Published On: Thu, Jan 29th, 2026
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All nine coaches Emma Raducanu has worked with after Roig split | Tennis | Sport

  • Nigel Sears: Sears joined her team in April 2021 and oversaw her incredible breakthrough run to the Wimbledon fourth round. Despite the instant success of their collaboration, the partnership ended just weeks later as her team sought a new direction for the upcoming hard-court season in North America.

  • Andrew Richardson: Hired for the 2021 US Open swing, Richardson famously guided Raducanu to her historic Grand Slam title as a qualifier. Surprisingly, Raducanu opted not to extend his trial contract immediately after the victory, citing a desire for a mentor with more elite-level WTA Tour experience.

  • Torben Beltz: The experienced German coach, known for his work with Angelique Kerber, was brought in to provide tour-level stability. However, the partnership lasted only five months; they split in April 2022 as Raducanu transitioned toward a new training model involving LTA coaching support.

  • Dmitry Tursunov: Raducanu engaged the former ATP pro on a trial basis during the 2022 summer. While she showed improved aggression, Tursunov decided not to continue, later citing red flags in her camp that he felt could not be ignored for a long-term commitment.

  • Sebastian Sachs: The German coach joined in late 2022 and guided her through a difficult period of physical struggle. Their work was cut short in June 2023 when Raducanu required multiple surgeries, leading to a mutual split while she focused on an extensive rehabilitation process.

  • Nick Cavaday: A childhood mentor from the Bromley academy, Cavaday returned to lead her 2024 comeback. The fourteen-month stint was her longest professional partnership, helping her return to the top 60 before he stepped down in early 2025 due to personal health issues.

  • Vlado Platenik: This Slovakian coach was hired on a trial basis in March 2025 ahead of the Sunshine Double. The partnership proved to be her shortest yet, lasting only 14 days after they realised their tactical philosophies and directions for her game were not a perfect match.

  • Mark Petchey: The former coach of Andy Murray provided informal support and technical consultancy at various points, including a notable stint in early 2025. Though never intended as a full-time travelling appointment, his deep knowledge provided crucial tactical continuity during coaching transitions.

  • Francisco Roig: Appointed in August 2025, the former Nadal mentor initially brought elite tactical clarity. However, following a disappointing Australian Open exit in January 2026, Raducanu announced their split, citing a desire to move away from Roig’s technical experimentation and return to the more natural “identity” of her earlier game.