Raducanu Returns with Coach Richardson for French Open
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- Emma Raducanu reappointed former US Open‑winning coach Andrew Richardson, resuming partnership ahead of the French Open and upcoming grass season.
- Tim Henman praised the reunion, saying continuity and consistency are crucial as Raducanu heads into the French Open and Wimbledon.
- Andrew Richardson will join Raducanu in Strasbourg for her return after a two‑month illness‑related hiatus.
- Emma Raducanu previously split with Richardson after her 2021 US Open win, citing a need for a coach with WTA Tour experience, and has since cycled through multiple short‑term coaches.
- Francisco Roig was Raducanu’s most recent coach before she ended the partnership following the Australian Open.
Why it matters: Emma Raducanu secures a familiar coach just before the French Open and Wimbledon, potentially boosting her performance, while former coach Francisco Roig steps aside; British tennis benefits from a stable partnership.
