Since her brilliant run to the title at the US Open last year, the 19-year-old has failed to make any kind of impact on the circuit. She lost three of the five matches she played towards the end of the 2021 season and started 2022 in terrible fashion, losing 6-0, 6-1 to Elena Rybakina in Sydney.
As such, Schett reckons Raducanu might struggle to deliver on her Australian Open debut next week.
Schett pointed out that the Brit is under enormous “pressure” to shine due to the expectations of fans. However, she feels the 19-year-old needs to be given more time to “develop as a person and player.”
“I have no doubt that she will have success in the future” - Barbara Schett on Emma Raducanu
During the interview, Barbara Schett pointed out that Raducanu’s “life has changed” since her triumph at the US Open. The Austrian feels Raducanu will achieve plenty of success in the future, but first needs to take the time to learn and gain experience on the tour.
The Brit will begin her Australian Open 2022 campaign against former US Open champion Sloane Stephens on Tuesday.
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