Emma Raducanu is reuniting with Andrew Richardson, the coach who guided her to her historic US Open triumph in 2021. Richardson had stepped down from his role as head coach at the Ferrer Academy in Spain, but now he is back in her box as she prepares for the clay season.
Warm-up in Strasbourg
Raducanu will take part in the Strasbourg Open next week, a key warm-up event before the French Open. The tournament will allow her to sharpen her game and test her renewed partnership with Richardson in competitive conditions.
A proven collaboration
Richardson’s return is significant because of the success they achieved together. Under his guidance, Raducanu stunned the tennis world by winning the US Open as a qualifier without dropping a set. That victory remains one of the most remarkable breakthroughs in modern tennis and continues to shape expectations around her career.
The Strasbourg event will serve as a crucial step toward Roland Garros. Raducanu’s ability to adapt to clay, combined with Richardson’s tactical insight, could prove decisive in her bid to make an impact in Paris. The reunion signals a renewed focus on stability and long-term planning as she enters the next phase of her journey.
Emma Raducanu in 2026
Currently the world no.30, the Brit played her last match on the 8th of March when she capitulated to world no.6 Amanda Anisimova 6-1 6-1 in the 3rd round in Indian Wells (draw).
At present, during this year Emma has a compiled 7-7 record. Emma Raducanu’s best achievement of the present season was reaching the final in Napoca.
