Emma Raducanu has paused the seek for a brand new full-time coach, saying she is pleased to “hold issues casual” as her part-time partnership with Mark Petchey continues.
Raducanu introduced Petchey – a well known determine in British tennis circles and a former coach of Andy Murray – into her teaching group on an informal foundation finally month’s Miami Open.
Petchey was within the teaching field because the 22-year-old Briton reached the quarter-finals and produced her finest tennis of the season.
After Miami, Raducanu wished Petchey to guide the group on a extra common foundation, however committing time round his tv broadcasting work has been a stumbling block.
Raducanu, who’s returning to aggressive motion this week on the Madrid Open after a month off, stated Petchey will likely be “becoming” her round his different commitments on the WTA 1000 clay-court occasion.
“I am proud of the set-up going ahead proper now – it has been working nicely,” stated the world quantity 49.
“I like him loads and I’ve identified him since earlier than the US Open [victory in 2021] and it is good to have acquainted faces round.”
