Rafael Nadal's long-time tennis mentor joins Emma Raducanu's coaching team

Emma Raducanu has recruited Rafael Nadal, a tennis coach with a long history of working with Rafael Nadal.

Francisco Roig has been hired by Emma Raducanu as a full-time coach ahead of the US Open this month. 

Mark Petchey has worked on an informal basis with Raducanu since March. His television commitments, however, have prevented him becoming Raducanu’s full-time trainer.

Roig has agreed to a deal until the end 2025, following a trial after his stint at Wimbledon. He lost in straight sets against Aryna Sabalenka during the third round.

Anna Kalinskaya then reached the semi-finals at the Cincinnati Open during the last week in July. However, she was just too strong. Kalinskaya then lost to Leylah Ferrandez in the final.

Raducanu is hoping to be seeded in the US Open, which will take place later this month. Top players are separated by the draw and so won’t meet each other during the early rounds.

The 32 seeds for Grand Slams are announced shortly before the draw. The 22-year old is currently ranked number 33rd WTA Tour takes you around the globe.

Francisco Roig, the Spanish coach who worked with Toni Nadal during Rafael Nadal’s 22-time Grand Slam champion’s career. He has also coached Matteo Berrettini in recent years. 6.

Raducanu is set to compete in a mixed doubles stand-alone event on hardcourts on the 24th of August, before the US Open. The wildcard pairings are Carlos Alcaraz and Raducanu, the world No.

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