Raducanu, French Open and Iga Swiatek
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Raducanu made tennis history at the 2021 US Open as the first qualifier, male or female, to reach a Grand Slam final and win. She also became the first British female tennis player to win a singles Grand Slam since Virginia Wade at Wimbledon in 1977.
Emma Raducanu has been working with Mark Petchey as a part-time coach in recent months and has risked the wrath of his daughter with a cheeky comment after her French Open win
PARIS — Casper Ruud is hardly an up-and-comer simply trying to make his way — and a living — in professional tennis. He's a three-time Grand Slam finalist, ranked No. 8, the owner of more clay-court victories than any other man since 2020 and someone who's earned nearly $25 million in prize money.
Emma Raducanu might have enjoyed an upturn in form since teaming up with part-time coach Mark Petchey, but she’s now risked the wrath of his daughter with a cheeky comment. On Monday, the British No.2 won her opening round match at the French Open, the first time she has been fit to play in the tournament since 2022.
Platenik emphasized that both parties departed on amicable terms and he hopes to work with Raducanu again in the future