**Ex-British Player Urges Emma Raducanu to Call Andy Murray for Coaching**
Former British tennis player and analyst Barry Cowan has recommended that Emma Raducanu consider contacting Andy Murray to explore a potential coaching partnership, following Murray’s split with Novak Djokovic’s team on May 13, 2025. In a Sky Sports Tennis segment reported by TennisWorldUSA.com on May 20, 2025, Cowan suggested, “Emma should give Andy a call. His mindset in matches could give her the edge she needs,” emphasizing Murray’s competitive experience as a three-time Grand Slam champion.[](https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/WTA_Tennis/155788/exbritish-player-recommends-emma-raducanu-to-give-call-to-andy-murray/)[](https://www.tennisworldusa.org/)
The suggestion comes as Raducanu, ranked No. 48, continues her resurgence, highlighted by a 6-4, 6-3 upset over Daria Kasatkina at the WTA Strasbourg Open on May 19, per mirror.co.uk. Despite her commitment to current coach Mark Petchey, confirmed for the grass season, per GBNews.com, Cowan believes Murray’s tactical acumen could elevate Raducanu’s game, especially for Wimbledon, where she aims for a deep run. Posts on X, like @BarryHambly’s, echo this, noting Murray’s mindset could complement Raducanu’s aggressive style, seen in her 22 winners against Kasatkina.[](https://www.gbnews.com/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-andy-murray-coach-decision)
However, Raducanu has dismissed coaching talks with Murray, opting for stability with Petchey after their successful clay campaign, per express.co.uk. Her past tensions with Murray, notably her 2024 Wimbledon mixed doubles withdrawal, were resolved with an apology, per dailymail.co.uk, but no coaching discussions have emerged. Murray, open to coaching British players, previously named Raducanu as a “dream” candidate, per walesonline.co.uk, yet his next move remains unclear.[](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-14290929/Emma-Raducanu-Andy-Murray-controversial-withdrawal-Wimbledon.html)[](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/other-sport/tennis/andy-murray-set-out-thoughts-29669148)
While Cowan’s recommendation has sparked interest, with @pgboon on X calling it a “left-field” idea, Raducanu’s focus on Petchey suggests she’s prioritizing continuity over a high-profile change.
