Raducanu Splits with Coach Roig for Indian Wells Prep

Emma Raducanu, Britain's top-ranked female tennis player, has parted ways with her coach Francisco Roig following a second-round defeat at the Australian Open in January, opting instead for a temporary arrangement with former coach Mark Petchey and hitting partner Alexis Canter as she prepares for the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.

The 22-year-old, who won the 2021 US Open as a qualifier, revealed that Roig initiated the end of their professional relationship after discussions following her early exit in Melbourne. Speaking to reporters, Raducanu said the pair maintained a strong personal bond despite tactical disagreements. "After Australia, me and Francis were talking. We have a great relationship, we could have a really open and honest conversation," she explained. "He ended up saying, look, I don't think this is going in the way we both want it to, so he ended it really. In a way, I think we had a few moments where we weren't agreeing on a few things."

Roig was Raducanu's seventh full-time coach since her breakthrough major title, a tenure marked by frequent changes that have drawn scrutiny in the tennis community. Previous coaches include Nigel Sears during...