Emma Raducanu is now on a mission to build a solid foundation for her game in order to dominate on the court. The British tennis star, who won the US Open in 2021 at just 19 years old, has partnered with coach Francisco Roig to work on a new training regime.
Raducanu wants to develop a better base level in her game so she can take control of matches more often and feel less anxious about her opponents' strengths. In Barcelona, where she began a month of pre-season training last week, the world number 29 has started to focus on this aspect of her game.
This season, Raducanu competed in 50 matches for the first time in her career - a significant improvement from previous years when she was limited to fewer matches. However, her progress was marred by illness and a foot injury that forced her to pull out of two exhibition tournaments.
Roig's coaching approach will focus on building a better quality in Raducanu's game through better technique, timing, and movement. The coach has been part of Rafael Nadal's team when the Spaniard won all 22 of his Grand Slam titles.
Raducanu believes that her current training regime will help her to become more confident on the court and not feel so anxious about the strengths of her opponents. She wants to be able to dictate matches, which she feels is crucial for success at the top level.
The British number one's plans for next year are also taking shape. She will begin her 2026 season at the United Cup team competition in Perth in January.
Raducanu wants to develop a better base level in her game so she can take control of matches more often and feel less anxious about her opponents' strengths. In Barcelona, where she began a month of pre-season training last week, the world number 29 has started to focus on this aspect of her game.
This season, Raducanu competed in 50 matches for the first time in her career - a significant improvement from previous years when she was limited to fewer matches. However, her progress was marred by illness and a foot injury that forced her to pull out of two exhibition tournaments.
Roig's coaching approach will focus on building a better quality in Raducanu's game through better technique, timing, and movement. The coach has been part of Rafael Nadal's team when the Spaniard won all 22 of his Grand Slam titles.
Raducanu believes that her current training regime will help her to become more confident on the court and not feel so anxious about the strengths of her opponents. She wants to be able to dictate matches, which she feels is crucial for success at the top level.
The British number one's plans for next year are also taking shape. She will begin her 2026 season at the United Cup team competition in Perth in January.