Emma Raducanu turns to a familiar voice once more.
The 2021 US Open champion has reportedly reunited with Andrew Richardson, the coach who guided her through that remarkable run in New York, as she looks to stabilise her career and rebuild momentum on the WTA Tour.
According to The Telegraph, the move marks another return to trusted company for Raducanu—something that has become a pattern in the years since her breakthrough.
Back to where it worked
Richardson’s role in Raducanu’s rise is well documented. He oversaw her historic US Open triumph, where she came through qualifying to win the title without dropping a set—a run that propelled her instantly into global stardom.
Their partnership, however, ended almost as quickly as it began.
In the aftermath, Raducanu opted for more established names, working with coaches including Torben Beltz, Dmitry Tursunov and Francisco Roig. Yet none of those collaborations produced sustained results, and the search for the right fit has remained ongoing.
A familiar pattern
Returning to previous coaches is not new territory.
Raducanu has revisited past partnerships multiple times, including stints with Nick Cavaday and Jane O’Donoghue, while more recently reconnecting with Mark Petchey. That spell brought some of her most consistent tennis since 2021, though Petchey has made clear he is not seeking a full-time coaching role due to other commitments.
Richardson, by contrast, offers both familiarity and availability.
He has been based at the Ferrer Tennis Academy in La Nucia and was seen working with Raducanu in Spain last month. Those sessions were largely kept out of the spotlight. They coincided with a period in which Raducanu withdrew from several events due to a lingering viral illness following her run to the Cluj final in March.
Building again, quietly
Since returning to London, Raducanu has resumed training at the National Tennis Centre, suggesting a gradual return to competition.
Her immediate schedule remains uncertain. While her participation in Rome has not been confirmed, she is listed to practise with Eva Lys, indicating that a return to match play is likely in the near term.
For Raducanu, the decision to reconnect with Richardson feels like an attempt to restore clarity.
It is perhaps not about revisiting the past. It is about finding something that works again.