'Difficult situations led to difficult conversations' - Sebastian Sachs reveals reason for Emma Raducanu split

01.06.2023 - 23:29 eurosport.com

Coach Sebastian Sachs has reflected on his split with Emma Raducanu, admitting that “difficult situations led to difficult conversations”.

Raducanu revealed on Wednesday that she had split with coach Sachs – her latest team overhaul since her stunning run to the US Open trophy in 2021.

Ad The 20-year-old is currently recovering from a triple surgery on both wrists and her ankle. Roland-GarrosRaducanu splits with coach Sachs14 HOURS AGO «It's a pity, of course, because I like Emma and we worked very well together on the court,” Sachs told Eurosport Germany. “But unfortunately, difficult situations led to difficult conversations and finally we came to this decision,” added Sachs, who is currently working as a Eurosport TV expert. “I wish her a speedy recovery and hope to see her back on the court in top form soon.» Iga Swiatek marches into French Open third round with straight sets win over Claire Liu 'It's ridiculous' — Mats Wilander on lack of women's night matches at Roland-Garros Ons Jabeur advances to round three of French Open with win over Oceane Dodin Raducanu appointed Sachs in December.

Their only Grand Slam together saw Raducanu bow out in the second round of the Australian Open. It is her fifth coaching change in two years, after also working with Dmitry Tursunov, Torben Beltz, Andrew Richardson and Nigel Sears.

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