October 1st 2024.
British tennis sensation, Emma Raducanu, is currently facing yet another setback in her career. After recently spraining a ligament in her left foot, she had to withdraw from the China Open. This unfortunate event has sparked criticism from her strength and conditioning coach, Kieron Vorster, who scolded her for her "mind-blowing" abbreviated tennis schedule.
Vorster, who has previously worked with renowned players like Tim Henman, believes that Raducanu's lack of match play is the root of her injury troubles. Despite having some notable wins this year, particularly during the grass-court season, Raducanu has also faced disappointing results at the Madrid Open and Flushing Meadows. She even made the tough decision to skip both the French Open and the Olympics.
According to Vorster, Raducanu's abbreviated schedule is a result of wanting to avoid burnout and injuries before the more important grass and hard court seasons. However, this approach may have backfired as she ended up with an injury at Wimbledon and then suffered a first-round defeat at the US Open.
Vorster also believes that there may be too many "yes" people around Raducanu, instead of those who are willing to tell her what she needs to hear. He suggests that she needs to play more matches in order to improve as a player and reach her full potential. He also points out that she has a large entourage, with someone from IMG travelling with her every week, which is a far cry from the simpler days of having just a coach and a physical trainer.
This is not the first time Raducanu has faced injury issues. In fact, she underwent triple surgery in 2022 and 2023 to address various issues. After making her comeback in January of this year, she has only played in 13 events, which is seven less than the target set by Henman for her back in February.
In conclusion, it seems that Raducanu's abbreviated schedule may be doing her more harm than good. While it is important to avoid overexertion, it is also crucial for her to gain valuable match experience in order to continue her rise in the tennis world. Perhaps with a more balanced and consistent schedule, she can overcome her injury troubles and achieve even greater success in the future.
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