In a candid and unexpected admission, Emma Raducanu’s head coach, Diego Martinez, has taken full responsibility for the British star’s disappointing 2025 season, calling it “a failure on my part” during a press briefing earlier today.
The 2021 US Open champion has struggled with consistency, fitness, and form this year, failing to make it past the second round in any of the Grand Slam events so far. Her latest first-round exit in Charleston, where she looked visibly frustrated on court, has only intensified scrutiny around her team — particularly her coaching setup, which has seen multiple changes since her breakthrough win.
“I have to be honest — it’s all on me,” Martinez said, visibly emotional. “Emma is one of the most talented players I’ve ever worked with. If she’s not performing, the fault lies in the preparation, in the strategy, and in the support — all things I’m responsible for.”
Fans have long debated whether constant coaching changes have impacted Raducanu’s development, and Martinez’s statement has reignited conversations around her post-US Open trajectory.
Raducanu, 22, has not publicly commented on Martinez’s remarks, but sources close to her team say she remains committed to working through the tough patch and has no plans for immediate changes.
Despite the setbacks, tennis legend Billie Jean King offered words of encouragement, tweeting, “Every champion goes through valleys. Emma’s got the heart and talent to rise again.”
Martinez concluded his statement with a vow to do better: “We’re not giving up. This season hasn’t gone our way, but it’s not over. I believe in her — and I still believe we’ll get it right.”
As Raducanu prepares for the upcoming clay season, the pressure is mounting — but so is the resolve, both from the young star and her embattled coach.
