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Emma Raducanu Shifts Strategy Amid Coaching Changes

3/17/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Emma Raducanu, British tennis player, has changed coaches since her 2021 US Open victory, parting with Francisco Roig after disappointing results.
She is working with hitting partner Alexis Canter.
Experts Tim Henman and Martina Navratilova debate whether she needs a long-term coach or should focus on increasing her physicality after her loss to Amanda Anisimova.
Raducanu aims to revert to a more aggressive playing style to compete with top players.

History

Historical Context

Emma Raducanu's historic victory at the 2021 US Open marked her as the first qualifier to win a Grand Slam title in the Open Era. At just 18 years old, she became the youngest major champion since Maria Sharapova in 2004. This win not only elevated her to British No. 1 but also sparked discussions among tennis experts about the evolving coaching strategies necessary for sustaining peak performance in a competitive landscape.

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Story summary

Emma Raducanu, British tennis player, has changed coaches since her 2021 US Open victory, parting with Francisco Roig after disappointing results.
She is working with hitting partner Alexis Canter.
Experts Tim Henman and Martina Navratilova debate whether she needs a long-term coach or should focus on increasing her physicality after her loss to Amanda Anisimova.
Raducanu aims to revert to a more aggressive playing style to compete with top players.

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