Coaching changes have become something of a theme in British tennis star Emma Raducanu’s career. Previously, we saw her hire seven coaches in under four years. Barely settling with one mentor before moving on to another, Raducanu’s revolving door of coaches has often sparked widespread debate in the tennis world, raising questions about consistency, long-term strategy, and the challenges of navigating sudden fame (which she gained after winning the 2021 US Open).
Since January, following Nick Cavaday’s departure from her team due to his health concerns and a brief trial with Vladimir Platenik, Emma Raducanu had navigated the tour without a full-time coach. However, during the 2025 Miami Open, she brought in some familiar faces in her team. Speaking about her partnership with Jane O’Donoghue and Mark Petchey, she described them as “really good people around me who I trust.” She revealed that she feels “comfortable” working with Petchey, and after her successful campaign at the Miami Open (where she reached the QF), Raducanu was even spotted training with Petchey for almost 10 days in Los Angeles. After that, Raducanu made a couple of long runs at the HSBC Championships (QF) and the Citi Open (SF) as well. Amid all these, she has now added a new member to her team.
As per several reports, Emma Raducanu has confirmed the Spaniard, Francisco Roig, as her new coach. Roig has previously worked with Rafael Nadal for almost 18 years, as he was the number 2 coach to “Uncle Toni” Nadal. His most recent stint was with Italy’s Matteo Berrettini, and it lasted for almost one year (2022-2023). Although Raducanu recently teamed up with Petchey, the TV commentator had no intention of a permanent association. Hence, Raducanu was looking for someone who could be with her for most of the time. According to renowned journalist, Matthew Lambwell, her partnership with Roig would begin from the upcoming Cincinnati pe and the association will extend at least until the end of the year.
However, this doesn’t mean that she has parted ways with Mark Petchey now. Andy Murray’s former coach will continue working in her team, but as per the reports, he will now take up the role of an advisor.
Emma Raducanu has a new coach! She has agreed a deal to work with Spaniard Francisco Roig until the end of the year.
The 57-year-old spent 18 years with Rafa Nadal as No2 coach to Uncle Toni. He most recently coached Berrettini for a year from 2022-2023 …cont
— Matthew Lambwell (@matthewrlambert) August 4, 2025
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