Emma Raducanu seeks Mark Petchey as new coach

Emma Raducanu is reportedly in discussions to appoint Mark Petchey as her permanent head coach, following a successful brief collaboration during the Miami Open, where she reached the quarter-finals. Petchey, who previously worked with Andy Murray early in his career, has a history with Raducanu, having trained her during the pandemic in 2020. Raducanu's coaching journey has been tumultuous, having worked with seven different coaches since her US Open victory in 2021, with her most recent coach, Vlado Platenik, lasting only one tournament. While Petchey's potential appointment is promising, his commitments with the Tennis Channel may pose scheduling challenges. Raducanu's focus now shifts towards preparing for the upcoming Italian Open and ultimately Roland Garros as she seeks stability in her coaching team. The collaboration with Petchey could provide the continuity she needs as she navigates her career post-injury.