Emma Raducanu Splits with Coach Francis Roig After Australian Open Exit
- british tennis player Emma Raducanu has ended her coaching relationship with Francis Roig following her second-round defeat at the Australian Open. The split was confirmed by Raducanu via...
- Raducanu lost to Anastasia Potapova 6-4,6-4 in Melbourne,marking another early exit in a Grand Slam tournament.
- Francis Roig served as part of Rafael Nadal's coaching team for over a decade, contributing to Nadal's success between 2005 and 2016.
Emma raducanu and Coach Francis roig Part Ways
british tennis player Emma Raducanu has ended her coaching relationship with Francis Roig following her second-round defeat at the Australian Open. The split was confirmed by Raducanu via an Instagram post on January 24, 2023.
Raducanu lost to Anastasia Potapova 6-4,6-4 in Melbourne,marking another early exit in a Grand Slam tournament. Roig, a former coach to Rafael nadal during a period where Nadal secured 16 major titles, began working with Raducanu in August 2022.
Francis Roig’s Background and Nadal Connection
Francis Roig served as part of Rafael Nadal’s coaching team for over a decade, contributing to Nadal’s success between 2005 and 2016. The Rafael Nadal Academy details roig’s extensive experience in player progress.
Raducanu’s Coaching History
This marks the tenth time Raducanu has changed coaches since rising to prominence with her unexpected victory at the 2021 US Open. Her frequent coaching changes have been a subject of scrutiny within the tennis world.WTA Tennis has previously reported on Raducanu’s search for stability in her coaching setup.
In her Instagram post, Raducanu expressed gratitude for Roig’s guidance, stating, “You have been more than a coach to me and I will cherish the many good times we spent together on and off the court.” She added that the decision to separate was mutual.
As of January 29, 2026, Raducanu has not announced a replacement for Roig.Her next tournament appearance remains unconfirmed. The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) provides updates on British tennis players, including Raducanu.