Coach Vladimir Platenik ended his short-lived partnership with Emma Raducanu, saying she felt stressed and under pressure ahead of her Miami Open match. After just two weeks working together, Raducanu decided to discontinue their arrangement, which surprised Platenik but did not leave him angry. He expressed understanding of her situation, noting the expectations placed on her since her US Open win in 2021. Platenik emphasized the importance of a player feeling comfortable and confident, recognizing a player's need to make tough decisions for their mental well-being.
"I totally understand Emma, she's not in an easy position. The world is looking at her after the US Open [which she won in 2021] and everybody is expecting..."
"She was not feeling OK, and that was her decision. I didn't want to go into deeper communication about that. I think the player needs to feel good..."
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