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Emma Raducanu Rolls at Indian Wells, Sticks With Short-Term Support Over Full-Time Coach

The Brit leans on temporary support to rebuild an instinctive, attacking style without rushing a permanent hire.

Overview

  • Raducanu beat qualifier Anastasia Zakharova 6-1, 6-3 to reach the last 32 at Indian Wells, ending a three-match losing run.
  • She is working day to day with Mark Petchey in California, with hitting partner Alexis Canter continuing to provide on-court support.
  • Raducanu says elements of her natural, aggressive game were coached out of her and plans to ‘tap into a few people’ rather than appoint a new full-time coach now.
  • She disclosed that Francisco Roig initiated their post‑Australian Open split after disagreements on direction, despite maintaining a good relationship.
  • Tim Henman argues her priority should be greater strength, speed and resilience to close the gap on the tour’s biggest hitters after recent illness setbacks.