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Martina Navratilova says Emma Raducanu needs to ‘take ownership of her tennis career’ following her first-round defeat at the US Open.
Raducanu was on the wrong end of a 1-6, 6-3, 4-6 defeat to world No 54 Sofia Kenin at Flushing Meadow
It was another blow to the Brit who has struggled with injuries and poor form since breaking onto the scene by winning the US Open in 2021.
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Tennis legend Navratilova argues that Raducanu is not as fit as she should be and focus should be on the long-term.
“I think Emma needs to take ownership of herself, of her brand, and of her tennis career most of all,” Navratilova told Sky Sports. “She needs to be clear who her team is, what her goal is and not let herself off the hook.
Aryna Sabalenka, when she had problems with her serve and everybody was trying to help her, she took ownership of it and fixed it herself.
“Emma needs to be in charge and she’s old enough to know what she should be doing – surround herself with good people and then trust in them, and give it time so that you can see the results.
