Emma Raducanu Parts Ways with Coach Vladimir Platenik After Two Weeks

Emma Raducanu has parted ways with coach Vladimir Platenik after just a two-week trial period, as both parties felt the partnership was not progressing positively. Despite this coaching upheaval, Raducanu showcased her resilience by achieving a commanding 6-2, 6-1 victory over Sayaka Ishii in her first match at the Miami Open. The former US Open champion has faced difficulties in securing a stable coaching relationship since her breakthrough, having cycled through several coaches since her Grand Slam win in 2021. Following her win, Raducanu expressed pride in her performance and is now focused on her next match against eighth seed Emma Navarro. The split with Platenik marks another chapter in Raducanu's ongoing search for a long-term coach after her previous coach, Nick Cavaday, stepped down earlier this year due to health issues.