Emma Raducanu Reunites with U.S. Open Coach Andrew Richardson

British tennis star Emma Raducanu has officially rehired Andrew Richardson as her head coach, marking a return to the partnership that guided her to the 2021 U.S. Open title. The announcement comes with immediate effect, just before Raducanu is set to compete in the Strasbourg International, a WTA 500 clay-court event in France. Richardson, a former world No. 133, was originally dismissed shortly after Raducanu's historic Grand Slam victory but has since worked at the Ferrer Tennis Academy in Spain. Raducanu, who has been without a permanent coach since parting ways with Francisco Roig in January, expressed gratitude for reconnecting with someone who has known her for over a decade. This move aligns with her desire to regain the fearless, aggressive playing style of her early career. The reunion follows a period of instability for Raducanu, including a post-viral illness that forced her withdrawal from the Italian Open and a significant drop in rankings to No. 37. She aims to use the Strasbourg tournament as preparation for the upcoming French Open, seeking to rebuild momentum after months of limited competition and health challenges.