Emma Raducanu Rehires Andrew Richardson as Coach for French Open Buildup

British tennis star Emma Raducanu has formally rehired Andrew Richardson as her coach, marking a return to the partnership that guided her to a historic US Open victory in 2021. The announcement comes as Raducanu prepares to resume competition at the WTA 500 event in Strasbourg, serving as crucial preparation for the upcoming French Open. This marks her first tournament appearance in two months following a hiatus due to post-viral illness. Prior to formalizing the agreement, Raducanu completed a clay-court training block at Richardson’s base at the Ferrer Academy in La Nucía, Spain, which acted as a trial period. Raducanu expressed gratitude for reconnecting with Richardson, who has known her for over a decade, emphasizing their shared history and desire to build progress incrementally. The reunion addresses Raducanu's recent instability in coaching arrangements, having previously parted ways with Francisco Roig and worked intermittently with others. Richardson originally coached Raducanu during her breakthrough summer in 2021, a period that culminated in her winning the Grand Slam title as a qualifier without dropping a set, before their initial short-term partnership ended shortly after the triumph.