Emma Raducanu: Has former US Open champion had sufficient preparation for Grand Slam in New York? | Tennis Information

Has Emma Raducanu had sufficient preparation for the US Open? Tim Henman, Naomi Broady and Laura Robson give their opinion on her possibilities of one other fairy-tale in New York.

Raducanu has performed simply three matches since reaching the fourth spherical of Wimbledon in July however made the quarter-finals of the Washington Open initially of the month.

She skipped the Olympics to be able to put together for the American hard-court swing, however then selected to not enter qualifying for tournaments in Toronto and Cincinnati, as a substitute having a coaching block.

The 21-year-old, who remains to be fastidiously managing her schedule after wrist and ankle surgical procedure final 12 months, is heading again to Flushing Meadows hoping for a primary victory there since stunning the world by successful the title in 2021.

Questions have been requested about Raducanu’s lack of matches, however the analysts imagine that method fits her way of life having already produced one of many biggest sporting tales when she gained in New York three years in the past.

Tim Henman: There isn’t any rush

“Lacking out on a wildcard for Cincinnati was not likely a blow for her as a result of when you take a look at the quantity of tennis that she’s performed this 12 months and also you take a look at the place she is within the race – she’s prime 50,” stated Henman, the 2004 US Open semi-finalist.

“It is simply proceed to construct on the momentum she’s acquired as a result of each time she’s performed, she’s performed some good tennis, so there shall be lots extra alternatives and I feel it is a little bit extra irritating if you do not get into these tournaments however give her one other three to 6 months she’ll be a direct entry into these greatest and greatest occasions and her rating will proceed to maneuver in the best path.”

At any time when she’s performed, she’s performed some good tennis

Henman continued: “There isn’t any rush [to play tournaments]. She’s nonetheless solely 21 as a result of she’s been round for therefore lengthy however when she had the surgical procedures, two on her wrists and on on her foot, that was really a blessing in disguise because it actually gave her a step again and actually take a look at her common health and resilience to construct the muse and compete on tour.

“If you take a look at the occasions that she’s performed, she’s performed some nice tennis. She’s performed very nicely on hardcourts, she’s performed nicely on clay and grass, so there shall be lots extra alternative forward.”

Naomi Broady: Raducanu can beat anyone

“I feel when Emma’s on, she will be able to beat anyone. She’s not going to be seeded and no one will wish to draw her identify subsequent to theirs so early on within the event,” stated the previous British star.

“She’s additionally acquired the expertise. How many individuals can say they’ve gained the US Open? They know what it feels wish to be within the latter levels of the event and to tempo themselves over the 2 weeks.

“She has that each one to her benefit and as you say, she’s changing into steadier along with her outcomes. She has the consistency along with her staff off the courtroom. She’ll be eager to make the second week.”

Laura Robson: She shall be match-ready

“I really feel like she can have performed sufficient in order that she’s match prepared earlier than she begins an occasion. She’s additionally somebody who does not want an enormous quantity of matches to really feel good of their sport. She would nearly desire to have a coaching block forward of the massive occasion in order that she’s as fine-tuned as she will be,” stated Robson, a former British No 1.

“At this level it is nearly not a shock to see her taking part in each week and the schedule for her is so robust to determine on condition that she’s had so many accidents so that you do determine your private desire so for her it is completely a coaching block into an enormous event, but it surely’s not a full-on schedule that works for her.

“She will do nicely as a result of she’s gained the event in order that helps.”

Miles Maclagan: A deep run is feasible

“I am not placing my cash on one other win, that may be extremely unlikely. However a deep run is definitely attainable – the ladies’s sport is sort of open,” stated Andy Murray’s former coach.

“Whereas Emma’s a bit younger in her profession to have a second profession, it is nearly that she has had to consider issues and rebuild consciously… and generally which means you are lots stronger second time round, as you are actually conscious why you are making an attempt to do issues and play a sure manner.”

Jonathan Overend: Raducanu can do it once more

“Might she do it once more? You must say that completely she may,” stated the Sky Sports activities Tennis commentator.

“All predictions went out of the window when she got here via qualifying and gained the 2021 US Open. And we have seen progress from Raducanu. She seems to me to be a little bit bit extra settled along with her preparations off the courtroom, along with her teaching staff.”

Gigi Salmon: How will she fare beneath the extraordinary highlight?

“As a former champion it should be a particular feeling returning to the scene of such pleasure and probably a little bit intimidating.

“The draw hasn’t been type, she faces former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin after which is ready to face Toronto winner and Cincy finalist Jessica Pegula.

“Raducanu at her greatest can blow most individuals off courtroom, so will probably be attention-grabbing to see how she fares beneath the extraordinary highlight that ceaselessly will comply with her.”

Naomi Cavaday: A giant run is coming…

“I am very, very assured. I genuinely imagine that she has one other huge, huge run at a Grand Slam in her and coming quickly.

“It is so ludicrous what she did within the first place, coming via qualifying and successful in 2021. No person’s ever achieved it earlier than for a cause.

“I do know she’s not performed that many matches within the construct up, however she’s not the form of participant that wants that. She is the form of participant who can snap her fingers and switch her stage on… and she or he has been taking part in at a really, very excessive stage.

“The US Open is a spot she completely loves. She is past a celebrity there, identical to she is right here, and I may completely see her discovering her greatest stage. I imply, I do not count on her to win it, however I’ve realized at this stage to by no means write her off.”

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