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Rick Macci Backs Emma Raducanu’s Return as She Races to Be Fit for US Open

Macci’s endorsement frames the key uncertainty over whether she can recover from a right-leg stress fracture in time to rebuild form.

Overview

  • Rick Macci told Tennis365 that Raducanu has the talent to be a top-10 player and to contend for Grand Slams, saying he has “no doubt” about her ability.
  • Raducanu has not played since losing to Donna Vekic in June because of a stress fracture in her lower right leg, and she missed Wimbledon while recovering.
  • She has re-hired coach Andrew Richardson, a move that has drawn outside scrutiny about her support team and preparation.
  • Raducanu showed signs of form this year with two WTA finals (Transylvania Open in February and Queen’s Club in June) but her only tour-level title remains the 2021 US Open.
  • She is not entered in the Canadian Open or Cincinnati, which limits competitive tune-up opportunities and leaves her short-term outlook focused on meeting fitness targets for the US Open.