Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, is on the hunt for a new full-time coach following her third-round exit at Wimbledon 2025, where she pushed world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to a tight 7-6(8-6), 6-4 defeat on July 4. Her interim coach, Mark Petchey, who joined her team on an informal basis at the Miami Open in March 2025, has confirmed he cannot commit to a permanent role due to his broadcasting commitments with the Tennis Channel, per *The Independent* and *Jersey Evening Post*. Speaking on the *Grand Slam Daily* podcast, Petchey said, “We are very aware she needs a second coach to come on board, and maybe just one coach, not me as well… All I’m trying to do is facilitate the best possible environment for Emma,” per *tennis365.com*.
Raducanu, ranked No. 40, enjoyed a resurgence under Petchey, reaching the Miami Open quarter-finals and defeating 2023 Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova 6-3, 6-3 in the second round, per *si.com*. Their partnership, which included a 10-day training block in Los Angeles, focused on improving her serve and fostering a relaxed, fun environment with activities like spikeball, per *BBC Sport*. Raducanu praised Petchey’s influence, saying, “He’s someone I’ve known for a long time and I do feel like I can trust him,” per *BBC Sport*. However, Petchey’s commentary duties, which limited his presence at events like the Italian Open, have made the arrangement unsustainable, per *gbnews.com*.
Petchey defended Raducanu’s work ethic, stating, “I’m tired of hearing people say she doesn’t work hard… She’s done it every single time,” and emphasized her need to close the gap with top players like Iga Swiatek, who defeated her 6-1, 6-2 at the French Open, per *tennis365.com*. Raducanu is now practicing in London and preparing for the Washington Open, with potential plans to reunite with former coach Nick Cavaday, who is now healthy, or explore other options, per *The Independent*. Posts on X, like @SkySportsNews (July 5, 2025), noted her “upbeat” outlook despite the coaching uncertainty, per.
