Overview
- Emma Raducanu beat qualifier Anastasia Zakharova 6-1, 6-3 to reach the last 32 at Indian Wells, ending a three-match losing run.
- Mark Petchey is assisting on a day-to-day basis at Indian Wells while juggling Tennis Channel duties, with Alexis Canter continuing as her on-site hitting partner.
- Raducanu says her natural, aggressive style was "coached out" of her and she plans to "tap into a few people" rather than hire a full-time coach immediately.
- She confirmed Francisco Roig ended their partnership after the Australian Open, citing differing views on the direction of her game.
- After illness-affected losses in Doha and Dubai, she reports being healthy again, as voices such as Tim Henman urge her to prioritize strength and physical resilience to contend with the tour’s biggest hitters.