British tennis star Emma Raducanu is looking for a new coach for the eighth time in her career after parting ways with Vladimir Platenik.
The Slovakian coach replaced Raducanu’s longtime mentor Nick Cavaday, but lasted just two weeks before being let go in the trial period.
Cavaday has left a major hole in Raducanu’s camp since stepping down due to health reasons in the aftermath of this year’s Australian Open.
The British No.2 took on Platinek ahead of the Indian Wells Masters, at which Raducanu was knocked out in the first round.
It was clear a decision had already been made by Wednesday, when Platenik was absent from Raducanu’s box for her straight-sets victory over Sayaka Ishii at the Miami Open.
A spokesperson for Raducanu has since confirmed the split.
“Emma and Vlado have parted ways,” they said.
“Emma has utmost respect for Vlado and the work they started but it wasn’t quite heading in the right direction
“Emma is now focused on doing as well as she can here in Miami after her a solid start today and will continue looking for the right coach.”
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