During her match at the Cincinnati Open against Aryna Sabalenka, Emma Raducanu was warned by the chair umpire for breaching on-court coaching rules. After a long service game, Raducanu walked over to her coach Francisco Roig for a brief exchange, prompting the umpire to intervene.
Coaching rules and the warning
The umpire reminded Raducanu that players are not allowed to actively approach their coaches during matches and that coaches must remain seated. Raducanu explained that she couldn’t hear Roig due to loud music, but the umpire insisted that Roig must stay in place and speak louder if needed.
The match and its aftermath
Despite the interruption, Raducanu continued to fight through a competitive match that lasted over three hours. Though she ultimately lost, her performance showed resilience. The incident highlighted the challenges of adapting to new coaching relationships under strict match regulations.
Looking ahead
As Raducanu prepares for upcoming tournaments, including the U.S. Open, she will likely be more mindful of coaching boundaries. Her partnership with Roig is still developing, and moments like this will shape how they communicate and strategize during high-pressure matches.
Emma Raducanu in 2025
Ranked world no.39, Emma played her last match on the 11th of August when she was defeated by world no.1 Aryna Sabalenka 7-6(3) 4-6 7-6(5) in the 3rd round in Cincinnati (draw).
At the moment, during this season the Brit has managed to achieve a composed 24-17 win-loss record. Emma Raducanu’s best accomplishment of this year was reaching the semifinal in Washington.