Overview
- Raducanu, who confirmed the hire Friday, will have Richardson courtside in Strasbourg as she returns after more than two months out with post-viral symptoms.
- She has taken a wildcard into the WTA 500 event to gain clay-court matches before Roland Garros, which starts May 24.
- Her ranking is set to drop to about No. 37 next week, meaning she will be unseeded at the French Open.
- Reports say the deal brings Richardson onto her team for the French Open, Wimbledon and beyond after they trained together at Spain’s Ferrer Tennis Academy in April.
- Richardson, a 52-year-old former world No. 133, coached Raducanu to the 2021 US Open title before they split weeks later.