Emma Raducanu on Torben Beltz: "He brings great energy"
Emma Raducanu won her first Grand Slam title at the US Open in 2021. If possible, further major triumphs should follow in the coming year - neo-trainer Torben Beltz should also help.
by Nikolaus Fink
last edit: Nov 30, 2021, 11:38 pm
When you win your first Grand Slam title at the age of 18, you suddenly see the world differently. You might think so. Apparently, it wasn't like that with Emma Raducanu after her triumph at the US Open. "I have the feeling that I am exactly the same person. I will do everything I have always done. I see no reason why I should change the things that have earned me this title," said the now 19-year-old towards Eurosport .
But everything has not stayed the same since her victory in New York, as Raducanu will be on the road with a new coach in the coming season: The German Torben Beltz took on the service of the Briton and should soon lead her to other big titles. In any case, Raducanu was impressed by the first training sessions.
Raducanu praises "contagious" Beltz
"Torben is a super positive guy and he has great energy. When you're around him, there's nothing you can do about it because it's just contagious. It's really cool to have him on my team because he keeps lifting the mood, "explained the British woman. Accordingly, she is already looking forward to the further course of preparation.
On Sunday, Raducanu was already back on the match court as part of an exhibition match in the Royal Albert Hall in London, but the 6: 3 and 7: 6 (3) success over Elena-Gabriela Ruse for the coming season should be too expressive not have.
For Raducanu, it's just a matter of developing until the start of the season - and beyond: "If I play a full program next year, I'll improve. I just play games and get matchfit - that's the only way how it can work. "