Racket contracts aren't huge right? Federer's contract with Wilson was worth around 4m per year when he extended it in 2017. Considering Roger's popularity in tennis world, this is likely to be the highest racket contract in tennis. So, any racket contract Emma is going to get will most likely be less than half of that. I just don't think the difference in racket contracts offered by various companies will be in millions. If it's a clothing sponsorship related contract like choosing between Nike, Adidas, Uniqlo etc, then I can see her switching for a better contract as these contracts are worth much more than racket contracts
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Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
Its the length of the contract and conditions within it. even if its just 2 million per year for 10 years,, no matter what even if she is injured and has to take off a year,, contract still apply. This kind of contract you can't refuse
Apparently, Emma's still on the list for IW qualies. Could someone explain to me why a top 30 WTA ranked player should not have been "upgraded" and not just as a wildcard?
By the way, Emma's on the list for Kremlin 500 now.
I don't think you can upgrade that way. Entry lists are based on rankings of the players as of 5 (or 6) weeks before start of tournament. So, according to rules, Emma wasn't eligible to enter into main draw as her rank was 150 at that point of time. But if she does get a Wild Card (which she will definitely get if she wants to play IW), then she will be seeded as seedings are decided based on the latest rankings
yeah. I did not think about the length of contract. Some of these contracts can be very long. I think Nadal's contract with Babolat is some 9-10 yr contract.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
even the big time coaches are analyzing matches. this is big
gjm127
Hall of Fame
It's really impressive how much his English has improved over the years. It always surprises me when I watch him speak in pre-2009 interview videos. Kudos to him.
tennis24x7
Professional
When did she become a Super Star, I think she is still at the Star level
tennis24x7
Professional
I watched a little and right from the warm up the Belgian does not move at all, she is just walking around most of the time. No wonder she is 180 ranking at 26 years
So, Emma is on hunt for new coach which is not surprising as Richardson was only there for few weeks for the US trip.. I think she will finally be looking for a long term coach instead of the short term coaches she has been working recently. She has now worked with Matt James, Deheas, Mark Pretchey, Nigel Sears, Richardson just in the last 2 years. But sadly the way the British media is reporting, they are making it sound like Emma has been working with him for the last 5-10 years and she dumped him suddenly after winning US Open.
liriel
Semi-Pro
One might think "one lucky lady" and she's. She's healthy has parents then going higher up she won a slam. But now she (as an adult) and her parents has to be careful about choosing a coach (with the top players we see how a change can impact a player both ways), choose the right tournaments, avoid burnout, fulfil the contracts, deal with media attention and in all of this be happy. For me that's a lot. No matter how mature she's she's still 18 and so many demands might overwhelm anyone. It sounds overwhelming a lot. It's probably now like a "mania" euphoric stage and then the real life occurs. Hard training, choices etc.
she did acknowledge in a recent (or today) interview that she isn't still fully developed physically and knows that she can't play week in week out. Just being in top25 should help her a ton with scheduling. No need to play in Qualifiers of 100Ks anymore.
liriel
Semi-Pro
Yes but you know people and fans. We're thirsty and demand more and more. It's important not to give in. Most casual fans with no idea about tennis whom she attracted probably want her to win it all now.
yes...the way British media reported this news, they made it sound like he has been her coach for a long time and then suddenly dumped him after US Open win. I am afraid that when she loses a match in any upcoming tournament, there will be idiots online saying something like maybe shouldn't have changed coach etc etc.
Harry_Wild
G.O.A.T.
Me, I will come out and say that! Any coaches that are out their without a client; have been fired for poor performance, including Darren Cahill!
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Emma Raducanu commits to Australian Open despite strict quarantine laws
The US Open champion, Emma Raducanu, said she will do whatever needs to be done to compete in Australia as she looked forward to the first grand slam of 2022
www.theguardian.com
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
Harry_Wild
G.O.A.T.
R. Schweikart
Professional
Isn't she lovely?
no. Based on what she said, she will most probably wait till the off-season to hire new coach. Nigel Sears did coach her in the past, though it was only for a 5-6 weeks during this year's grass season
Harry_Wild
G.O.A.T.
Emma does not really need a coach since she does her own analysis of her opponents before she plays her next match herself. I think she will be with no coach like RF did in his career and did quite well!
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I doubt it as she is still new to the tour. Emma might not stick with a coach for a long time but I definitely think she will have a coach. Roger is just a unique case tbh
Dolgopolov85
G.O.A.T.
And besides, Roger was most definitely not new to the tour when he went without a coach.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
She posted this on instagram stories. That OHBH doesn't look too bad
Emma has also entered in Transylvania Open, WTA250 tournament in Romania happening in last week of October. Halep is also playing. So, she signed up for both Moscow and Transylvania Open, which are scheduled in back to back weeks. Makes me think that she might skip IW at this rate as that would mean 4 back to back weeks of tennis.
liriel
Semi-Pro
I'm wondering from two angles - PR and sport-wise if skipping IW is the right choice. I believe the return to court might be scary to anyone. Obviously IW is a bigger deal. Hmm. Also people's attention span is so short. She was all in the news then LC took over. On to the next thing.
R. Schweikart
Professional
R. Schweikart
Professional
Tournaments in which ER plays are important.
beltsman
G.O.A.T.
Eww that form
Harry_Wild
G.O.A.T.
The next Justine Henin?
Dolgopolov85
G.O.A.T.
Well, IW should give her a wildcard, no? Makes no sense to make the 22nd ranked player play through qualifying. I know the player list was drawn up before USO concluded but they should give her direct entry now. Maybe they are acting like she's too 'privileged' or something to get a wildcard and she is playing hardball by signing up for alternative tournaments in case she doesn't play IW.
R. Schweikart
Professional
What is a LC?
That makes a lot of sense. Emma has a big Romanian connection and from Moscow to Transylvania isn't so far. I bet she'll get a great recognition in both places there which is why she may have chosen them over the US. Well, has she cancelled her IW qualifying rounds yet? Does she have to officially?
R. Schweikart
Professional
Emma will never play qualies again in her life.
Not in London, not in Moscow, not in some US backwater town.
Boggles me why the organizers would be so dull. Also, the reasons behind not giving any considerations to later rankings when drawing the IW player list prior to the USO results may be interesting to see. I like that she's playing hardball with them.
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She is still in Qualis but that doesn't matter. If she says that she is participating, then IW will definitely give her WC.
She’s channeling her inner Federer. Definitely GOAT material.
Harry_Wild
G.O.A.T.
I'm willing to take a bet on that ..............
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
She now switched to 1-handed backhand. Did Darren Cahill tell her to do this ?
R. Schweikart
Professional
She knows that GOATs don't play double-handed backhands.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
Emma with the IW WC
Her October is pretty much packed with IW, Moscow, Cluj
Her October is pretty much packed with IW, Moscow, Cluj
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