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[ponchi101]

Bad move. Wilsons are radically different from Babolats. They generate way less power. I don't think you can switch easily from one brand to the other.

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Emma Raducanu brutally told she 'has done her career backwards'
by
Jordan Reynolds
Thursday, 12 February 2026 at 17:31
Updated at Sunday, 15 February 2026 at 23:18

Emma Raducanu reached her second career final at last week's 2026 Transylvania Open, and John Isner and Steve Johnson are amazed by how long it took the Briton to reach that stage again.

Regardless of what Raducanu goes on to achieve in the coming years, she will undoubtedly always be best known for her extraordinary run to the 2021 US Open title as an 18-year-old qualifier without dropping a set.

It remains one of the astonishing and unexpected moments in tennis history. That sudden rise to stardom drastically increased expectations of Raducanu, which she has sometimes struggled to manage since.

The 23-year-old's failure to reach a final from 2022 to 2025 demonstrated her struggles. Raducanu consistently challenging for Grand Slams without some difficulties was never realistic, but not managing any final appearances felt like underachievement.

That spell without a final ended at the Transylvania Open. Although a very welcome moment, the 0-6, 2-6 hammering she received from home favorite Sorana Cirstea took a lot of the gloss off that achievement.

The Nothing Major Podcast is hosted by former American ATP players John Isner, Jack Sock, Sam Querrey, and Steve Johnson. On a recent episode, Raducanu's run in Cluj-Napoca and her career were discussed.

Isner remarked on how unusual it was for a player to start their career with such a memorable and extraordinary success before experiencing a period of over four years without progressing to another final.

Johnson's comments about Raducanu were even stronger. Although he complimented the British star on making the Transylvania Open, he can scarcely believe that it took a US Open champion so long to reach that stage again.

Isner and Johnson's words are understandable. However, Raducanu has an opportunity to make her runner-up finish at the Transylvania Open a turning point in her career by rising up the rankings.

Emma Raducanu is widely known for how often she hires and fires coaches. The Briton has worked with several people, but parting ways with Andrew Richardson just a few weeks after coaching her to the 2021 US Open title was particularly shocking.

Francisco Roig, Rafael Nadal's former team member and ex-coach of Matteo Berrettini, was the latest to part ways with Raducanu. Although a controversial move, her statement about it was very respectful of him.

Raducanu might argue that reaching the Transylvania Open in her first tournament without Roig vindicated the decision. However, the long-term consequences of the move will become apparent in the coming months.

https://tennis-infinity.com/news/emma-r ... -backwards

[ponchi101]

Why is it that everybody talks about Emma, making so many comments about how unusual her USO was, and nobody mentions Leylah, who also had her weirdest result?
I know, Leylah has 5 titles. But she is a middle of the pack player that had one extraordinary result, just like Emma. And that gets never talked about.

[dryrunguy]

Why is it that everybody talks about Emma, making so many comments about how unusual her USO was, and nobody mentions Leylah, who also had her weirdest result?
I know, Leylah has 5 titles. But she is a middle of the pack player that had one extraordinary result, just like Emma. And that gets never talked about.

Because Leylah is significantly less annoying.

[ponchi101]

Ah, the simplest explanation. I forgot

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[ponchi101]

I like that kit.
Uniqlo's philosophy sounds like they are the UN. Actually, way better than the UN.

[ashkor87]

Pegula seems to be trying to come to the net more - good idea because she is anyway a good volleyer and a good mover, and comfortable close to the net (from doubles).. even on a slow court, that will be one way to win points, since she doesnt have the brute power to hit through the court.
At Dubai, which she rightfully won, Pegula seemed to be focusing on hitting deep, which is her strength
Her strategy is correct.. she should do well after wimbledon..on the North American hard court circuit. The coming tournaments - IW, Miami, the clay season (except Charleston) will not be suit her, never have.

Anisimova - Pegula is an interesting case, both are top of Tier 2, and the difference between them is small - on a fast court (Melbourne, Dubai), Pegul was better - on a slower court (IW, the clay court season, Wimbledon), Anisimova will do better - the difference between them is slight enough to be canceled by the court speed difference.

[ponchi101]

Jessie is a David Ferrer, Radwanska, Nalbandian, Kei type of player.
Amazing. Yet, something is missing.

[mmmm8]

Jessie is a David Ferrer, Radwanska, Nalbandian, Kei type of player.
Amazing. Yet, something is missing.

Something was missing for Ferrer, Radwanska, Nalbandian and Nishikori too