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Breakups in tennis aren’t just reserved for doubles partners—coaches get caught in the crossfire too. In a candid and somewhat surprising revelation, Emma Raducanu’s former coach has lifted the lid on the behind-the-scenes drama that followed their split, and it’s got tennis Twitter raising an eyebrow. The headline moment? The coach recounts Raducanu’s father reacting to the decision with disappointment—but being reassured with a calm, “But I told him, it’s okay.”
The quote might sound benign, but there’s more bubbling beneath the surface. Emma’s coaching carousel has been a hot topic ever since her meteoric rise at the US Open. Each split leaves fans scratching their heads and wondering: what is the long-term plan here?
According to the coach, the decision wasn’t personal, but the emotional weight lingered—especially with Raducanu’s father, known for being a key voice in her career. “He was upset,” the coach admitted, “but I told him, it’s okay—we gave it our best.”
The moment sheds light on just how tight-knit (and complicated) Team Raducanu can be. Managing a young superstar’s rise is no easy feat, and the pressure to get everything “just right” has led to more than one abrupt goodbye.
Still, the ex-coach’s words suggest no hard feelings—just a poignant, behind-the-scenes snapshot of a team navigating fame, expectations, and the ever-turning wheel of pro tennis. One thing’s clear: with Emma, it’s never just about the tennis.
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Olaniyi Ayoola
