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Emma Raducanu Faces Struggles Amid Coaching Transition

2/17/2026

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Emma Raducanu, a British tennis player, has struggled early in the 2026 Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Tour, exiting at the United Cup, Hobart International, and the Australian Open.
She parted ways with coach Francisco Roig and has not yet appointed a new coach.
Greg Rusedski suggested Raducanu may benefit from time without a coach.
Raducanu retired due to a chest infection after winning the first set at the Qatar Open.

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Story summary

Emma Raducanu, a British tennis player, has struggled early in the 2026 Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Tour, exiting at the United Cup, Hobart International, and the Australian Open.
She parted ways with coach Francisco Roig and has not yet appointed a new coach.
Greg Rusedski suggested Raducanu may benefit from time without a coach.
Raducanu retired due to a chest infection after winning the first set at the Qatar Open.