Given Rennae Stubbs’ past statement about being open to coaching a Grand Slam champion, and considering Emma Raducanu’s current coaching situation, it’s logical to connect the dots. Raducanu, despite not having a permanent coach, is currently enjoying a successful run at the Miami Open, reaching her first WTA 1000 quarterfinal. This impressive performance, reminiscent of her US Open winning streak, has once again drawn the attention of Rennae Stubbs. While Stubbs hasn’t confirmed taking on a coaching role with Raducanu, and maintains an open stance, she recently delivered a strong opinion about the young Brit’s potential. This time on the grass court.

Following her recent comments shutting down critics of Emma Raducanu’s Miami Open performance, Rennae Stubbs has now turned her attention to the British player’s potential. On the latest episode of ‘The Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast’, she said “I’m super happy that she has done well because she is a name and a player that we need to do well.”

She further added, “And I have to say this. I think six months ago, if you’d said, is Emma Raducanu going to be in the top 10 again? I would have said, I doubt it. And it’s not because I didn’t believe in her ability. I mean, this is a Grand Slam champion, but I just felt like the injuries and the no coach, coach, no coach, all the stuff, the stalker, you know, she always has just so much going on around her.” But now.?

“And I just feel like with this confidence, there’s no question she can be back inside the top 10 because the tennis that I saw her play against Emma Navarro, in particular, was so good. It was such good tennis and her serving was better.”

Even during her match against Emma Navarro in the R64, Stubbs was spotted closely monitoring the Brit, and in fact, she had even predicted a possible upset during the later phase of that match. Her predictions came true at that time. This time, Stubbs stated, “I do believe that she can be, she’s gonna win Wimbledon. Everybody calm down.” 

Raducanu’s record at Wimbledon: has never gone past the fourth round in that tournament. Last year, she was defeated by New Zealand’s Lulu Sun in the R16 by 2-6,7-5,2-6.

Even Serena Williams’ childhood coach recently came up with a tweet stating, “Emma never lost the talent. You never lose what got you there on the outside. Over-coaching leads to overthinking and creates restrictive adaptations and can hurt players more than help and they think too much and put them in a mental vacuum. If Emma plays her authentic way top ten is back in play.”

Raducanu is currently ranked 61st in the world. Can he climb up the ladder further by clinching the title in Miami? 

Serena Williams’ ex-coach highlights the significant mental shift behind Emma Raducanu’s recent resurgence

Emma Raducanu has looked calm, composed, and confident in each of her matches at the Miami Open this year. After securing her victory against Amanda Anisimova in the previous round, she said, “I’d say I’m a bit of a free spirit so I don’t need restrictions or being told what to do. I think when I’m being really authentic, that’s when I’m playing my best.”

While the addition of “familiar faces” like Mark Petchey and Jane O’Donoghue seems to have been working pretty well for her at the moment, could it be that Emma Raducanu’s recent success stems from a feeling of freedom on the court?

According to Rick Macci, “What I’ve seen in Emma since her US Open victory is a newfound freedom in her game. She’s playing with more creativity and instinct, unshackled from restrictive coaching methods that previously stifled her potential.” Macci strongly believes her decision to embrace a “free-spirited” mindset has been extremely pivotal in her recent resurgence. Can this newfound confidence help her seal a victory against the world number 4, Jessica Pegula, in the QF?

Currently, their H2H record is well-poised at 1-1, and talking about her next opponent, Raducanu said, “Jessie is one of the most consistent players on the tour, she consistently has unbelievable results. I know it’s going to be a really, really difficult match, but I think I’m playing pretty good tennis and I just enjoy having an opportunity every time to be in this stage of a tournament.” She is proud of the way she has played in this tournament, but can she outclass Pegula on her home soil?