When Emma Raducanu plays her first-round game at Indian Wells on Thursday, Slovakian coach Vladimir Platenik will give her a trial period.
When Lulu Sun, a New Zealand qualifier, defeated Raducanu in the fourth round of Wimbledon in July, the 49-year-old was coaching her.
When Platenik reached the French Open semifinals in 2009, she assisted her compatriot Dominika Cibulkova, and she also trained Russians Veronika Kudermetova and Daria Kasatkina.
Tom Welsh, the head coach of the Loughborough Academy, made the decision to join Raducanu for Indian Wells, which was described as a one-time deal.
In her opening Indian Wells match, Raducanu plays Japan’s Moyuka Uchijima, who has been without a permanent coach since Nick Cavaday stepped down as a result of his health concerns following the Australian Open’s January meeting.
Before the tournament, Raducanu, 22, told BBC Sport, “I don’t want to rush into anything, but I’m looking, I’m finding options, and setting trials up.”
“I think once I have a structure in place, I feel very set-up,” according to the author, “whereas in the Middle East it was very difficult for me because I didn’t really have any guidance or advice on] which tournaments to play, and it was very difficult doing it all on my own.”
I have that need for planning and preparation. That’s what I’m creating, and it’s making me feel more at ease.
The 2021 US Open champion had previously worked with a variety of coaches, including Sebastian Sachs, Torben Beltz, Andrew Richardson, and Dmitry Tursunov.
When questioned about the ideal characteristics of a coach, Raducanu gave an outline of what she is looking for, despite the fact that the position has not been officially advertised.
She said, “I would say work ethic, genuine passion and enthusiasm for what they do.”
I’m the type of person who can train for a lot of hours, but it doesn’t feel like it.
Someone who genuinely has the drive and desire to do the best and win big titles, but who doesn’t necessarily view what they do as work.
Many people claim they have something, but they don’t necessarily. You can feel it, and I believe I have a strong feelings bias.
Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova was defeated by France’s Varvara Gracheva in the first round of the main draw at Indian Wells, winning by 4-6, 6-3, 6-4.
Czech Kvitova, who gave birth to her first child in July and returned to the WTA Tour last month, is still looking for her first victory as a result of the defeat.
As Canada attempts to defuse a growing trade war, US President Donald Trump has escalated his rhetorical conflict with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Trump accessed Truth Social on Wednesday to share his version of a meeting he had with Trudeau during lunch.
Without providing any specifics, Trump said, “The call ended in a “middle-of-a friendly manner.”
However, the Republican leader did accuse Trudeau of not doing enough to combat fentanyl trafficking, which experts believe poses only minor security along the Canadian border.
Trump has openly questioned Trudeau’s influence on the upcoming federal elections in Canada, as he has done with other world leaders. He also has attempted to question the legitimacy of his government.
Justin Trudeau, the president’s slender face, is captured by President Donald Trump on February 13, 2017.
Tariff pressure
The US’s two largest trading partners, Canada and Mexico, as well as its neighbors, have been the subject of high-level negotiations, which come one day after Trump imposed 25-percent tariffs on products from both of its neighbors, the US.
The two nations had been accustom to those high tariffs for some time.
Trump made the announcement shortly after taking office in November that he would use the 25% tariffs to impose a tighter border between Canada and Mexico.
He also mentioned that Canada could renounce its country’s sovereignty and acquiesce to the US’s 51st state by avoiding such exorbitant tariffs.
Trump set a date for the beginning of February as soon as they take office on January 20. However, both Canada and Mexico made compromises that allowed the tariffs to be delayed to prevent the anticipated economic harms.
For Mexico, that meant deploying 10, 000 National Guard personnel to the US border. The compromise also included the creation of a “fentanyl tsar” and a task force to combat drug trafficking for Canada.
The delay ended on Tuesday, and now the US tariffs are in effect.
The nascent trade war’s opening salvoes were immediately followed by Canada and Mexico with their own retaliatory tariffs.
We are polite and Canadians are reasonable. However, we won’t back down in a fight. Not when our nation’s well-being and that of everyone in it are at stake,” Trudeau said on Tuesday.
He warned that a trade standoff would harm all three countries’ economies.
The “big three” US automakers, Ford, Stellantis, and General Motors, successfully petitioned Trump for a one-month exemption from the tariffs on Wednesday, causing a number of industries to be rattled by the hefty import duties already.
Canada has meanwhile filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization about the high tariffs and has vowed to end the trade dispute with the Trump administration.
The tariffs are in contravention of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which was signed into force during Trump’s first term, according to it.
Concentrate on fentanyl
Trump cited fentanyl as the main issue in the tariff negotiations in his Truth Social post on Wednesday.
What could be done about tariffs, Justin Trudeau, of Canada, called me. Nothing has persuaded me that Fentanyl has stopped, as I told him, and it had already killed so many people who crossed the border between Canada and Mexico, Trump wrote.
He claimed that the quality had improved, but I responded, “That’s not good enough.”
Given the relatively small amounts of fentanyl that enter the US from the north, experts have questioned whether the focus on fentanyl at the Canadian border is misplaced.
The tariffs have been referred to as “unjustified” by Canada itself. It has pointed out that less than 1% of fentanyl is seized along the US’s shared border, according to the US government’s own statistics.
Only about 19.5 kilogrammes (43 pounds) were sequestered at the nation’s northern border for the fiscal year 2024, according to the US Customs and Border Protection website.
More than 9, 934 kg (21, 900 pounds) were seized in the US that year, out of a total of more than 9, 934 kg (21, 900 pounds).
Trump criticized Trudeau on Wednesday for “Weak Border Policies,” which are “responsible for the death of many people.”
And his administration defended its tariffs by defending itself against accusations that it had invented a problem.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt yelled at a reporter at a news briefing on Wednesday, citing how much fentanyl imported from Canada could fit into a “carry-on suitcase.”
You’re asking me what the president’s justification for these tariffs is. You decide not, of course. Leavitt responded, “You’re not the president.” “Frankly, I think it’s a little disrespectful to the families who have lost loved ones as a result of this deadly poison,” the author said.
Justin Trudeau and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, president of Ukraine, speak on March 2 [Photo by AP Photo]
contesting the elections in Canada
Dominic LeBlanc, Canada’s finance minister, stated on Tuesday that he and his US counterpart, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, have been negotiating ways to avoid the tariffs and that he has been speaking with him on the CBC television program The National.
LeBlanc argued, however, that the only solution would be to have the tariffs completely eliminated. He demanded that the US “return to adhering to the free trade agreement.”
LeBlanc stated, “We don’t want to see a tariff reduction in any way.” Once the tariffs are lifted, we want the United States and Mexico’s free trade agreement to be respected, and we’ll work with the US government on issues.
He continued, “This is not going to go down the tariffs or meeting someone halfway.” We want to prevent tariffs on Canadian goods and services from entering the country.
Trump has, however, used the tariffs as a means of compulsion to ally himself with the US and abandon Canada.
Trump has repeatedly vowed to expand US territory abroad during his second term, including by “reclaiming” the Panama Canal, a claim he made in a joint statement to the US Congress on Tuesday.
Trump once more referred to Trudeau as a “governor,” a term used by US presidents on Wednesday.
He also made an attempt to make people question whether Trudeau’s position of power was legitimate by proposing conspiratorially in relation to the upcoming federal elections in Canada.
Trump wrote of Trudeau, “He was unable to tell me when the Canadian election is taking place, which piqued my interest.” What’s happening here, exactly? Then I realized that he is attempting to maintain power through this problem. Good luck, Justin”!
Trump has a history of questioning the legitimacy of other leaders. He referred to another elected official, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as a “dictator” in February because he allegedly rigged election results during the war. Russia is currently preventing a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
However, Trump’s attempts to demonize Trudeau may have had the opposite effect.
After years of trailing the Conservative Party of Canada in the polls, Trudeau’s Liberal Party resurrected popular support, which some experts attribute in part to a backlash against Trump.
On March 9, Trudeau will resign as leader of the Liberal Party after winning his replacement.
Thomas Hitzlsperger and Nedum Onuoha, the hosts of BBC Sport’s Thomas Hitzlsperger and Nedum Onuoha discuss how substitutes from Aston Villa “changed the game” against Club Brugge by adding more “energy,” which led to Villa scoring two Champions League goals late on.
With a 3-1 victory over Leicester City, Catarina Macario, Aggie Beever-Jones, and Erin Cuthbert scored to help Chelsea move eight points clear of Leicester at the top of the women’s super league.
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Despite being accused of having heated exchanges with Maura Higgins, Danny Jones and his wife are said to be prepared to end their marriage.
After the BRIT Awards, the 38-year-old McFly star’s footage of him getting cozy with the 34-year-old Love Island star shocked the audience. After the music awards ceremony at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday night, the pair were seen kissing each other before throwing themselves together for a lavish party.
At Universal Music’s afterparty at 180 Studios on the Strand, Danny was spotted kissing Maura and has been married to Georgia Horsley since 2014. He and he have a son named Cooper together. Danny and Maura were featured in Danny’s recent I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! crowning him as King of the Jungle.
However, Danny and his wife Georgia, who he hasn’t married since 2014, are reportedly “keen to just move past it and move on with their lives.” An insider told a source about the kissing saga, saying that Danny had a lot of explaining to do. “This saga has been embarrassing.
Danny Jones and Maura Higgins appear in I’m a Celebrity on ITV, REX, and Shutterstock.
Danny and Maura reportedly had a lengthy conversation and a laugh at the gathering on Saturday night. Danny was once spotted guiding Maura as she leaned her head against him while one of the people who knew suggested he was giving her advice.
Another insider spoke to The Sun about Danny and Georgia’s current circumstances following the most recent scandal. The couple, who have reportedly steered clear of their London pad lately, have a heart-to-heart over the infamous kiss, according to the source.
According to the source, “They are eager to just move past it and get on with their lives.” The pair have taken some time off to concentrate on what matters most, according to the pair, who are “focused on being a family unit.” Georgia and Dennis both have life commitments, and they’re continuing to live together.
Despite the conflict, Danny and Georgia appear to be steadfastly committed to one another and eager to advance together. A son, age 7, is shared by Dan and Georgia. While Maura, who was thrust into the limelight, ended her brief romance with TOWIE’s Pete Wicks last month.
One well-wisher wrote, “I’m so sorry if it’s true with Danny,” while Georgia, Danny’s wife, has been bombarded with encouraging messages from her. Another comforted another by saying, “I’m so, so sorry, you’re so beautiful inside and out. We are standing by for you, “xxxxx”.
Georgia and Danny exchanged a heartfelt moment after making a triumphant return from “I’m A Celebrity” last year. With Danny’s absence and a hectic 2024 behind him, including appearances on “The Masked Singer,” mentoring on “The Voice,” and enduring stays in the Australian jungle, Georgia was overwhelmed.
In a January post, she openly expressed her exhaustion, which was followed by a video of her solo trip to a cabin covered in snow. Georgiana explained her reasons for the getaway, saying, “I was going into this New Year with burnt out. Everything I wished I hadn’t felt until 2025… I experienced. While Danny was in the jungle with snakes in his pants, I spent more than a month raising him alone, moving house on my own, and working hard on my career.
“So I made the decision to go on a solo trip while I was still in Australia to push myself beyond my comfort zone and give me the break I needed.” So… I found a little oasis of tranquility in my overwhelmed brain after booking a little cabin in the middle of nowhere, close to Shropshire. It was perfect because I burned firewood, built fires, sat in silence, read books, slept, enjoyed the views, and watched the sheep in the nearby field.
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A friend of Gene Hackman’s has provided details about why two of the actors’ dogs may have survived, despite the fact that the mystery surrounding one of his dogs is still unsolved.
On February 26, Gene, 95, and his 63-year-old wife Betsy Arakawa, 63, discovered with their 12-year-old dog Zinna dead at their remote Santa Fe, New Mexico, home. Gene and his wife Arakawa frequently boarded their pets at Santa Fe Tails pet care, according to Joey Padilla, who is the owner of Zinna’s strong bond with Betsy.
Joey referred to Zinna’s unceasing relationship with Betsy. According to Joey, “Betsy and Zinna were always in a hip relationship,” according to Joey. He added that Zinna, who had once been a former shelter dog, had flourished under Betsy’s care and developed a strong, devoted companion. Their strong bond may have contributed to Zinna’s tragic passing as the only dog of the three.
A friend has revealed the reasons behind the dog’s death to Gene Hackman’s family, which is still unsolved (NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images).
The dog, his wife Betsy Arakawa, and Gene, all tragically passed away at their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home.
A neighborhood resident who frantically called the emergency services after noticing the pair not moving through the mansion windows found Gene and Betsy’s bodies. Both of their bodies had no obvious injuries, which led to the death investigation. They are thought to have been dead for more than a week.
The other two pets, who were both healthy and alive, were discovered in the house, which the police described as odd. According to USA Today, Zinna was a reddish Australian-mixed breed that had been found mummified. However, the couple’s German Shepherd, named Bear, was initially mistakenly given by police.
Bear is reportedly still alive along with the couple’s other dog. How the animal was misidentified in the initial police report is unknown. Following the enigmatic deaths and mummification, police are said to be looking at three crucial hints. According to a former FBI agent, Bill Daly said the police would be looking at three crucial things, including the phones and the pills, and that they would likely also be going through the trash to try to figure out what transpired.
He added, “They can geolocate around the property to see what was pinging that time, even if they don’t believe there was foul play,” but they can also determine what activity occurred before and afterward. He also added a thought-provoking thought. I think it’s worthwhile to look into the description of his wife in the bathroom a little more. She also used the restroom.
“I suppose there was a space heater, and some pills appeared to be scattered everywhere, if that space heater was turned on.” That might alter the appearance of her decomposition. The decomposition rate is actually affected by having a heat source close to the remains. Authorities are working to establish the precise sequence of events leading up to their passing while the investigation into their deaths is ongoing.
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