British BJK Cup captain criticizes Emma Raducanu over one ‘unacceptable’ factor

Anne Keothavong thinks Emma Raducanu may have completely achieved some issues higher in her Madrid first-round loss because the British Billie Jean King Cup workforce captain criticized the 21-year-old over “emotionally testing” late within the match.

On Wednesday, Raducanu crashed out of the Madrid Open in a fairly beautiful means after qualifier Maria Lourdes Carle noticed off the Briton 6-2 6-2. The result of the match was fairly stunning in some ways as Raducanu arrived in Madrid in nice kind and he or she additionally entered the match because the clear favourite in opposition to 82nd-ranked Carle, who had by no means earlier than registered a WTA 1000 win. 

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After struggling 5 breaks of serve in opposition to Carle throughout a brutal two-set defeat and total delivering a fairly poor show, Raducanu mentioned all of the calls for of the Billie Jean King Cup and Stuttgart, after which touring to Madrid, left her feeling very drained and exhausted – which instantly impacted her Madrid efficiency. 

Keothavong to Raducanu: You’ll be able to’t emotionally take a look at

Reflecting on Raducanu’s loss, Keothavong advised the 21-year-old that if she performs she should be ready to go away all of it on the market and that “emotionally testing” is one thing she will be able to by no means permit herself to occur.

“She’s made a meal of this match. She touched on the truth that ‘sure, I’m drained’ however do you discuss your self into extra tiredness? On the one hand it’s good to acknowledge it but when you’re going to exit on the match courtroom you’ve received to be ready to go away all of it on the market,” Keothavong mentioned on Sky Sports activities.

“That willingness simply didn’t appear evident. Ought to she have taken the wildcard? Possibly in hindsight it will have been higher to take this week off and go to play qualifying in Rome. These previous couple of factors, that’s simply not adequate. That’s poor. You’ll be able to’t emotionally take a look at.”

After her Madrid exit, Raducanu mentioned she would take a number of days off to relaxation and recharge earlier than kicking off her preparation for the Rome Open.