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Raducanu Confirms Roig Partnership Through Year as Navratilova Urges Patience

She will judge the new coaching fit through upcoming matches following a third-round loss in New York.

Overview

  • Emma Raducanu said she will continue working with Francisco Roig through the end of the year after their first Grand Slam together.
  • Roig, Rafael Nadal’s long-time former coach, was in her box at the US Open and is the eighth coach she has worked with since 2021.
  • Martina Navratilova said results in matches will determine whether the pairing is right, emphasizing that practice gains must translate in competition.
  • Raducanu’s US Open run ended in the third round with a 6-1, 6-2 defeat to No. 9 seed Elena Rybakina, offering an early snapshot of the new setup.
  • With limited points to defend, she is aiming to climb toward a seeded position for the Australian Open and is expected to play the Billie Jean King Cup on September 18 in China before the Beijing WTA 1000 on September 25.