Emma Raducanu appeared to publicly criticise coach Andrew Richardson after a difficult opening set in the Queen’s final. The 23-year-old was overwhelmed by Donna Vekic’s blistering power in the opening exchanges in front of a home crowd at the Andy Murray Arena. Raducanu was clearly annoyed with the lack of support from her cornerGettyRichardson only recently returned to her corner after a high-profile exit in 2021GettyVekic took the first set 6-0 in just 29 minutes as Raducanu struggled to find any momentum. And with the top-ranked Brit about to lose a seventh game in a row at the beginning of the second set, she aimed a clear dig at her box.“Say something,” she shouted in their direction. “You’re saying nothing.”Raducanu is searching for her first WTA Tour singles title since her breakthrough victory at the US Open in 2021.She reunited with Richardson, who helped her win that Grand Slam, last month, having gone through nine coaches in the last five years.More to follow.