Raducanu's high turnover of coaches during her career is frequently used as a stick to beat her with but Konta believes it shows maturity and a clear-minded approach.
Citing Raducanu's decision to miss the French Open and the Olympics, for which she has also received criticism, Konta said: "I think this is where Emma's really good and very mature. She has a thought, she has a direction in mind, and she goes for it and she makes the decision, and I think that's a very mature approach for a young player.
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