All nine coaches Emma Raducanu has worked with as Brit reunites with mentor | Tennis | Sport
Nigel Sears: Her first major professional coach, Sears oversaw Raducanu’s spectacular breakthrough run to the Wimbledon fourth round in 2021. Despite the immediate success, the partnership ended just weeks later as her team sought a fresh direction for the subsequent North American hard-court season.
Andrew Richardson: Hired for the 2021 US Open swing, Richardson famously guided Raducanu to her historic Grand Slam title as a qualifier. Surprisingly, she opted not to extend his trial contract after the victory, citing a need for a mentor with more elite-level WTA Tour experience.
Torben Beltz: The experienced German, known for coaching Angelique Kerber, was brought in for tour-level stability. The partnership lasted only five months; they split in April 2022 as Raducanu transitioned toward a new training model that utilized more LTA coaching support.
Dmitry Tursunov: Raducanu worked with the former ATP pro on a trial basis during the 2022 summer. While her game showed improved aggression, Tursunov ultimately decided not to continue, later mentioning “red flags” within her camp that he felt made a long-term commitment difficult.
Sebastian Sachs: Joining in late 2022, the German coach guided her through a period of physical struggle. Their collaboration was cut short in June 2023 when Raducanu required multiple surgeries, leading to a mutual split while she focused on an intensive rehabilitation process.
Nick Cavaday: A childhood mentor from the Bromley academy, Cavaday returned for her 2024 comeback. Their 14-month stint was her longest professional partnership, helping her return to the top 60 before he stepped down in early 2025 due to personal health issues.
Vlado Platenik: This Slovakian coach was hired on a trial basis in March 2025 ahead of the “Sunshine Double” events. The partnership proved to be her shortest yet, lasting only 14 days after both parties realized their tactical philosophies for her game did not align.
Francisco Roig: Appointed in August 2025, the former mentor to Rafael Nadal brought elite tactical clarity for six months. However, after an early Australian Open exit in January, they split because Raducanu wanted to move away from technical experimentation and return to her more natural playing identity.
Mark Petchey: Raducanu has just reunited with Mark Petchey, who will provide support on the practice courts ahead of the Indian Wells Open. While Petchey has offered informal technical consultancy previously, he is stepping back in to provide trusted tactical continuity during this transition period.
That is despite Raducanu recently saying that she wasn’t looking for a new coach, expressing confidence in her current setup with hitting partner Alexis Canter. She aims to revert to the more “aggressive” style of play that defined her earlier success rather than over-complicating her technique.
