Emma Raducanu Reprimanded by Cincinnati Open Umpire for Coaching Rule Breach

During her Cincinnati Open match against world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, Emma Raducanu and her new coach Francisco Roig faced a warning from the chair umpire for breaching on-court communication rules. Roig, formerly Rafael Nadal's coach, was highly vocal throughout the match, offering frequent advice and encouragement, which culminated in Raducanu approaching Roig mid-game to speak directly, a move prohibited by the rules. The umpire firmly reminded Raducanu that she could not actively approach her coach and that he could not leave his position, even amid difficulties hearing due to loud music. Raducanu apologized for the misunderstanding, and the umpire arranged for a referee to facilitate communication within the permitted guidelines. This incident echoed tensions from their previous Wimbledon encounter and highlighted the strict enforcement of coaching regulations during matches. Commentators noted the unusual amount of dialogue and the strict application of rules governing player-coach interaction during play.