Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Emma Raducanu Hires New Coach with Nadal Connection
Emma Raducanu, a young tennis star, has a new coach named Francisco Roig.
He used to coach Rafael Nadal, a famous tennis player.
This is Raducanu's eighth coach.
The change happened because her previous coach, Mark Petchey, had other work.
Roig and Raducanu will start working together soon to prepare for the US Open tennis tournament.
Emma Raducanu has hired Francisco Roig as her new coach.
Roig previously coached Rafael Nadal from 2005 to 2022.
Roig will be Raducanu's eighth coach at age 22.
The decision came after Mark Petchey's broadcast commitments.
Raducanu and Roig are to prepare for the US Open.
- Who
- Emma Raducanu and Francisco Roig.
- What
- Emma Raducanu hired Francisco Roig as her coach.
- When
- Roig and Raducanu will prepare for the US Open, which starts in August.
- Where
- Cincinnati (where the duo is expected to meet) and the US Open.
- Why
- To prepare for upcoming tournaments, and due to Mark Petchey's other commitments.
Mark Petchey's Role
Raducanu's Team
Coach's Commitment
Mark Petchey's Role
Mark Petchey is unable to make a balance between coaching and his broadcast commitments.
Raducanu's Team
Mark Petchey is likely to be involved within Raducanu's team, but in an informal role.
- Athlete
- Emma Raducanu
- New Coach
- Francisco Roig
- Previous Coach
- Mark Petchey
- Roig's Previous Role
- Coached Rafael Nadal (2005-2022)
- Tournament Preparation
- Final WTA 1000 event before the US Open
- Number of Coaches
- Raducanu's eighth