Emma Raducanu has expressed that she is not in a hurry to secure a new permanent coach following her recent split with another coach earlier this year. Raducanu ended her partnership with Francisco Roig after the Australian Open and has now adopted a different coaching approach.
Roig was the ninth coach and seventh full-time coach to be let go by Raducanu in her career. The 2021 US Open champion decided to part ways with Roig, who had previously worked with Rafael Nadal for 18 years, due to differences in opinions regarding her playing style.
Since January, Raducanu has been collaborating with her hitting partner Alexis Canter and is content with the current arrangement as she prepares for Indian Wells in California, where she is set to face Anastasia Zakharova in the opening round.
The 23-year-old has previously worked with various coaches, including Nigel Sears, Andrew Richardson, Torben Beltz, Dmitry Tursunov, Sebastian Sachs, Nick Cavaday, Vladimir Platenik, Mark Petchey, and Roig. While Raducanu continues to work on a day-to-day basis with Petchey, who is also engaged as a broadcaster with the Tennis Channel, he is not available full-time.
Raducanu shared her perspective on her coaching situation, stating that she aims to reconnect with her natural playing style and instincts. She emphasized the challenge of finding a coach who aligns perfectly with her needs and preferences, expressing openness to exploring different coaching options while valuing the current support from Alexis Canter.
Reflecting on her experience with Petchey at Wimbledon last summer, Raducanu praised his impact on her game and personal development. She highlighted the positive influence Petchey had on her both on and off the court, recalling a memorable conversation during a hike in L.A. where she gained valuable insights for improvement.
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