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Emma Raducanu Wins Match And Fires Her Coach On The Same Day At The Miami Open

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Published19 Mar 2025

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Tennis player Emma Raducanu of Great Britain smiles as she walks off the court after a match at Wimbledon 2021 in London, England | Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu has had an eventful day.  Raducanu won her first-round match at the Miami Open.  Following her first-ever win in Miami, she fired her coach of 14 days, Vladimir Platenik.


Raducanu has gone through countless coaches over the years and was working with Platenik on a trial basis.  Emma Raducanu will finish the Miami Open without a coach surrounded by the rest of her team.

She started the year with Nick Cavaday who stepped away to spend time at home and focus on his health.

Emma Raducanu’s Struggles 

Raducanu has struggled over the years.  The 22-year-old has dealt with massive injuries, a coaching carousel, and most recently, a man who exhibited “fixated behavior” on her in Dubai.

Fans want to see her string together a series of wins and go deep in a tournament.  She has the game to do it but has not found the winning mojo in recent years.

Coaching Recommendation

Many have suggested that Andy Murray should coach Emma Raducanu.  Of course, he is busy working with Novak Djokovic this spring so he is not immediately available. Given Murray’s endless support of WTA players, coaching his fellow Brit seems like a no-brainer.

Goran Ivanisevic is another option since he is free after leaving Elena Rybakina’s team.  She needs a top-tier former player who can fully understand her situation and be able to give her the information she needs to improve every element of her game.

Emma Vs. Emma Is Coming Up

Emma Raducanu has a tough second-round match slated for Friday at the Miami Open against American Emma Navarro.

Raducanu had kind words to say about Navarro and is looking forward to the Battle of the Emmas.