Emma Raducanu gives latest coaching update, as 22-year-old Brit opens up on new ‘informal’ partnership with EIGHTH different trainer

Emma Raducanu has shared a fresh update on her coaching situation, revealing that she is currently working with Mark Petchey in what she describes as an “informal” arrangement. This marks her eighth coaching partnership in four years.

The 22-year-old British tennis star, known for her frequent changes in coaching staff, opened up about the new collaboration ahead of the prestigious Madrid Open, which runs from April 22 to May 4. Speaking to Sky Sports, Raducanu explained, “It’s pretty informal for now but it’s going really well. I’m still figuring things out—what works for me and what doesn’t. I’ve come to realise that sometimes, less is more.”

She continued, “I train with intensity and can have a tendency to overdo it. The focus now is on being fully committed during training, then learning how to switch off afterward.”

Petchey, a former coach of Andy Murray and a respected tennis commentator, has been involved with Raducanu during a period of renewed form. She recently reached the quarter-finals of the Miami Open, delivering some of her strongest performances in recent times. While Petchey currently works with the Tennis Channel, the broadcaster does not hold rights to Wimbledon coverage, potentially freeing him up to assist Raducanu during the grass-court season. However, his media obligations could limit any possibility of a full-time role, hence the informal nature of their partnership.

Raducanu’s history of changing coaches has drawn attention in recent years. Between April 2021 and November 2022, she worked with five different trainers. In response to questions about this, she previously told Mail Sport, “It has never been my philosophy to chop and change coaches. I’ve never wanted that. I’m a very loyal person on and off the court, but sometimes circumstances don’t allow things to work out as planned.”

Her most recent coaching stint with Slovakian coach Vlado Platenik ended after just 14 days and one match. Prior to that, she had short-term or trial partnerships with Nigel Sears, Andrew Richardson, Torben Beltz, Dmitry Tursunov, Sebastian Sachs, and Nick Cavaday.

Mark Petchey is now the latest addition to Raducanu’s evolving support team, as she continues to refine her game and seek long-term stability on the professional circuit.