📰 Emma Raducanu’s Coaching Shake-Up Ahead of Cincinnati Open 2025
British tennis sensation Emma Raducanu has once again changed her coaching team—this time joining forces with Francisco Roig, the former coach of Rafael Nadal. The change has stirred conversations within the tennis world, including a reaction from Brad Gilbert, who previously coached Coco Gauff.
🎾 Brad Gilbert Shares Honest Reaction to Raducanu’s New Coach
Raducanu’s coaching history has been a hot topic since her 2021 US Open** triumph. Now ahead of the Cincinnati Open 2025, her new partnership with Roig has received a mixed but hopeful response from Brad Gilbert.
Responding to the news on X (formerly Twitter), Gilbert wrote:
“Let’s see how it goes, hopefully 🙏🏼 it last.”
This comment highlights concerns about Raducanu’s coaching instability, having worked with eight different coaches in just four years.
📉 Recent Form and Cincinnati Open 2025 Preparations
Raducanu was last seen competing at the **National Bank Open**, where she suffered a third-round defeat to Amanda Anisimova (6-2, 6-1). Despite the loss, the 22-year-old remains focused on improving her game and making a comeback ahead of the Cincinnati Open, set to begin on August 9, 2025.
She also faced early exits at multiple events this year, including the Australian Open, Singapore Open, Abu Dhabi Open, and Indian Wells Open.
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🗣️ Raducanu Reflects on Training Progress and Confidence Building
In a recent press conference at the Citi Open, Raducanu opened up about her consistent training and focus on fundamentals.
“I’ve done a lot of groundwork now… just trying to cement the basics and work on particular shots from the back of the court,”she said.
With Francisco Roig now part of her team, Raducanu is hoping to translate hard work into results at the Cincinnati Open 2025 and the US Open 2025.
