Emma Raducanu Hires Renowned Fitness Coach to Boost Athletic Potential
The 22-year-old British tennis star is preparing for the 2025 season with Yutaka Nakamura, focusing on fitness and resilience after past injury struggles.
- Emma Raducanu has appointed Yutaka Nakamura, a seasoned fitness coach who has worked with Maria Sharapova and Naomi Osaka, to her team full-time.
- Raducanu aims to enhance her athleticism and physical resilience, which she believes remains an untapped strength in her game.
- She will begin her pre-season training in Brisbane to acclimatize to the heat ahead of the 2025 Australian Open, combining fitness drills with tennis practice.
- Raducanu has expressed confidence in her partnership with Nakamura, highlighting their focused and integrated approach to training.
- The move follows a challenging 2024 season marked by limited match play due to injuries, as Raducanu looks to rebuild her fitness and competitive edge.