US EditionEmma Raducanu Makes Major Career Move Ahead of US Open, Joins Forces with Rafael Nadal's Ex-Coach
GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, AUG 4 – Raducanu hires Francisco Roig, Nadal's longtime coach, aiming to improve her ranking before the US Open; she has had eight coaching partnerships since her 2021 US Open win.
- Emma Raducanu has added Rafael Nadal's former coach Francisco Roig to her team starting this week at the Cincinnati Open ahead of the US Open.
- Raducanu, the 2021 US Open winner, has struggled with injuries and coaching changes, working part-time with Mark Petchey before seeking a stable full-time coach.
- Roig, aged 57, served as Nadal's backup coach from 2005 to 2023 and recently worked with Matteo Berrettini before signing with Raducanu until the end of this year.
- Raducanu aims to build on recent improvements seen this season, targeting a strong showing at the Cincinnati Open and a seeded position at the US Open starting August 24.
- This new partnership may bring the stability Raducanu needs to regain top form and compete for her second Grand Slam title four years after her 2021 triumph.
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Emma Raducanu hires latest coach as past comments explain merry-go-round - Manchester Evening News
Emma Raducanu has added former Rafael Nadal coach Francisco Roig to her team as she looks to improve before the US Open - with the Spaniard joining her this week.
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