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EMMA RADUCANU is working with coach Vlado Platenik on a trial basis.

The British star, 22, is playing at Indian Wells this week in her first event since her Dubai stalker hell.

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Raducanu has been without a permanent coach since Nick Cavaday stepped away for health reasons earlier this year.

She has since worked with a series of her childhood coaches on a temporary basis, including Jane O’Donoghue and Roman Kelecic.

The former U.S. Open champion is now working with experienced Platenik at Indian Wells.

Platenik has worked with several WTA stars, including the likes of Daria Kasatkina, Dominika Cibulkova and Veronika Kudermetova.

The 49-year-old was also in Lulu Sun’s corner as the Kiwi pulled off a shock win over Raducanu in the Wimbledon fourth round last summer.

Under Platenik’s tutelage, Sun was named the WTA’s Newcomer of the Year for 2024.

Raducanu has also been working with interim coach Tom Welsh at Indian Wells.

The Brit previously worked with Leylah Fernandez, the player that Raducanu defeated in the 2021 U.S. Open final.

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Fitness coach Yutaka Nakamura, previously part of Maria Sharapova and Naomi Osaka‘s teams, is also part of Raducanu’s coaching set-up in Indian Wells.

Raducanu is set to play her round one match against Japan’s Moyuka Uchijima later today.

The match will be her first since bowing out to Karolina Muchova in Dubai.

On that occasion, Raducanu burst into tears on court and hid behind the umpire’s chair after seeing her stalker in the crowd.

The man, displaying “fixated behaviour”, was subsequently ejected and arrested by police, although charges were dropped after he signed a restraining order.

On the ordeal, Raducanu said upon arriving in California: “I was obviously very distraught, like I saw him first game of the match, and I was like, I don’t know how I’m going to finish.

“I literally couldn’t see the ball through the tears. I could barely breathe, like I was playing Karolina who’s, like, top 17 in the world or something. I can’t see the ball.”

Should Raducanu beat Uchijima, she will set up an eye-catching second round clash with Coco Gauff.

A CHILD who died after she was struck by a car on a sports pitch was a 10-year-old girl.

Officers were called to the collision at Kendal Rugby Club shortly before 5pm on Wednesday.

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A second child, an eight-year-old girl from Kendal, was also injured and treated by paramedics.

The driver of a black BMW i40, a man in his 40s, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Cumbria Police are treating the collision as an isolated incident and said there was no suggestion it was terror-related.

TENNIS icon Fred Stolle has passed away at the age of 86.

Stolle won two Grand Slam singles titles as a player – the French Open in 1965 and the US Open in 1966.

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He also reached six other Grand Slam finals, including three at Wimbledon.

Furthermore, the Australian won 10 Grand Slam men’s doubles titles and seven mixed doubles.

Throughout his tennis career he was widely considered one of the best players in the world.

Alongside the likes of Roy Emerson, Rod Laver, Ken Rosewall and John Newcombe he dominated the sport at the start of the professional era.

Tennis Australia has described Stolle as a “great” player and character.

CEO Craig Tiley said: “When we speak about Australia’s golden era and the progression from amateur to professionalism, Stolle’s name is right up there with the best.

“A star member of Australia’s Davis Cup team, Fred made significant contributions to the sport following his decorated career, as a coach and astute commentator.

“His legacy is one of excellence, dedication, and a profound love for tennis. His impact on the sport will be remembered and cherished by all who had the privilege to witness his contributions.

“Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Fred’s family and friends during this sad time.”

After retiring from professional tennis, Stolle became a coach and then a commentator.

Australian tennis legend Rod Laver took to social media to pay tribute to him, writing: “As I wrote in my book on the Golden Era of Aussie tennis, Fred Stolle was too nice a guy to hold a grudge.

“He won many Grand Slams and was in the finals of many more. It took the best to beat the best.

“We never tired of reliving the past as we travelled the world looking into the future with an enduring love of the sport. You will be missed, Fiery, RIP.”

His friends and ex-colleagues also took to X to pay tribute, with Paul McNamee writing: “Fiery Fred Stolle is no longer with us. What a player, what a commentator, what a bloke.

“One of that great group of Aussie tennis players who made history, and whose legacy is perhaps unrivalled. Thank you Fred for your wit, your friendship and for just being you. We’ll miss you.”

Meanwhile, Craig Gabriel wrote: “Devastated to hear of the passing of Fred “Fiery” Stolle. What a great player and champion, a wonderful person and a lovely friend. I am so, so sad. Fred was 86.”

FANS are fuming over the 2025 Glastonbury line up, with some even demanding a refund on their tickets.

The official line up was unveiled today, with The 1975, Olivia Rodrigo and Neil Young all set to storm the Pyramid Stage this summer.

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But despite there being a varied blend of musicians that will thrill a multitude of different genre-loving fans, many Glasto-goers are slamming the line up.

Reacting to the line up for the popular music event held at Worthy Farm, one person said on X: “That’s gotta be the worst #Glastonbury like up I’ve ever seen.”

“Oasis? Madonna? Robbie? Even Coldplay or the Arctic Monkeys again? I’d be wanting my money back. #Glastonbury let-down,” said another.

“This has to be one of the worst lineups ever,” penned a third.

A fourth then fumed: “If that #Glastonbury line up was playing in my backyard I wouldn’t even bother opening the curtains.“

While a fifth said: “This is a weak line up.”

“That is a stinking Glastonbury line up. Mainstream sell out festival,” said a sixth.

“Fair play, other than the headliners this is superb,” penned a seventh, who was more positive about the line up.

As well as the main headliners, there are several other acts that are set to thrill fans this summer.

Loyle Carner is headlining the Other Stage on the Friday, while Charli XCX is performing on the same day as Neil Young when she tops the second stage.

Dance legends The Prodigy will close the Other Stage on Sunday.

Raye and US rapper Doechii will also be performing at the farm, while Deftones and Amyl and the Sniffers will get the mosh pits going.

Brit winners Ezra Collective will bring their genre-bending groove to Pilton, while Noah Kahan, The Libertines, Nile Rodgers and Chic, Wolf Alice and Biffy Clyro are other standout names.

Sir Rod Stewart will perform his classic tracks in the legends slot on the same day Olivia takes to the stage.

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Meanwhile up and comers like Lola Young – known for her hit Messy – will also be crooning hits at the coveted event.

Alanis Morrisette, Busta Rhymes, Gracie Abrams and Creedence Clearwater Revival’s John Fogerty are also on the bill.

Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall is performing at the event for the first time fresh from winning Best Pop Act at the Brits.

And some heavily rumoured names sadly haven’t made the cut, which will likely dissapoint fans.

As it stands, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan are not on the billed line up, although there are still several announcements yet to be made.

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A WOMAN has pleaded guilty to killing a newborn baby found strangled near a theme park 27 years ago.

The baby, named as Callum, was discovered in woodland in Warrington, Cheshire, in March 1998.

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Joanne Sharkey wept as she pleaded not guilty to murder at Liverpool Crown Court today.

The 54-year-old admitted an alternative offence of manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility and concealing the child’s birth.

Her plea was accepted by the prosecution during the hearing.

Jonas Hankin KC said the killing was “impossible to understand” in the absence of significant mental impairment which had “substantially impaired her ability to form rational judgment and exercise self-control”.

Sharkey was granted conditional bail ahead of sentencing on March 21.

The horror unfolded in the Callands area of Warrington when the tot was discovered wrapped in plastic near Gulliver’s World theme park.

He is believed to have only been a few hours old when he was strangled and beaten over the head.

A murder investigation was launched and the baby was named by police as Callum.

The baby was buried with no family members in Warrington Cemetery with a headstone reading: “Baby Callum, a precious child of God.

“With the love from the people of Warrington.”

Two people – Sharkey and a man from Liverpool – were arrested in July 2023 following a fresh appeal.

The male suspect was released without charge and officers are not looking for anyone else in relation to the death.

Adam Till, from the CPS, said: “This has been a complex case about a baby whose life was unfairly cut short.

“He would have been an adult today and it’s devastating to think of the life he could have had.

“The circumstances of his death have deeply affected everyone who has been involved in this case as well as the wider community.

“We carefully considered and accepted a guilty plea to manslaughter following a thorough review of the psychiatric reports and medical evidence.

“The evidence concluded that Sharkey’s mental state was significantly impaired at the time of the offence due to a medical condition which diminished her criminal responsibility.

“While the outcome of this case will never bring the baby back, we hope it brings a small measure of comfort to everyone who has been affected by this awful case.”

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