Emma Raducanu’s journey in professional tennis has been marked by a series of coaching changes, and her latest appointment of Tom Welsh as an interim coach for the 2025 Indian Wells Open adds another chapter to her evolving story. Raducanu, who has been without a permanent coach since parting ways with Nick Cavaday after the 2025 Australian Open, is hoping that Welsh can provide the guidance and stability she needs to perform well at the prestigious tournament.
Welsh, an academy coach at the Lawn Tennis Association, may not have extensive experience coaching top WTA players, but his fresh perspective and insights could be beneficial for Raducanu. The young British player has shown resilience and adaptability in the face of numerous coaching changes, and her ability to work with different coaches has been a testament to her determination and drive.
Raducanu’s performance at Indian Wells will be closely watched, as she aims to build on her previous successes and overcome the challenges she has faced in recent tournaments. Her remarkable achievement at the 2021 US Open, where she won the title as an 18-year-old qualifier, remains one of the most unexpected and inspiring moments in tennis history. However, replicating that success has proven to be difficult, and Raducanu has not reached a WTA final since.
In addition to the coaching changes, Raducanu has had to deal with off-court issues, including a stalker incident during the Middle Eastern swing. This unsettling experience has undoubtedly affected her focus and performance, but the Indian Wells Open organizers have offered her additional security for the tournament, which may help her feel more at ease and concentrate on her game.
Emma Raducanu in 2025
Now the world no.55, Emma played her last match on the 18th of February when she lost to world no.15 Karolina Muchova 7-6(6) 6-4 in the 2nd round in Dubai (draw).
This year Raducanu has an overall 3-5 match record.