Emma Raducanu is stepping onto the lawns of Wimbledon 2025 with a new sense of stability—and an all-new coaching setup—just in time for the most important fortnight of her season. After years of coach-hopping and injury battles, the 2021 US Open champion is finally settling into a team she hopes can guide her back to the top.
A Carefully Crafted Coaching Trio
At the center of this reset is Mark Petchey, a familiar face in British tennis and someone who coached Raducanu during her junior years. Petchey, a respected analyst and former coach of Andy Murray, has returned to bring tactical clarity and calm leadership to her camp. His reintroduction has been described as a move grounded in trust and continuity—something Raducanu has sorely lacked since her breakout success in New York.
Alongside him is Nick Cavaday, a long-term confidant and developmental coach who has worked with Raducanu on and off since her teenage years. Cavaday initially stepped away earlier this year due to health reasons but has rejoined the team in a limited capacity, providing psychological support and off-court guidance.
To complete the trio, Raducanu has brought on Yutaka Nakamura, an elite fitness coach who previously worked with Maria Sharapova and Naomi Osaka. Known for his scientific approach to injury prevention and conditioning, Nakamura’s presence signals a clear commitment to Raducanu’s long-term physical health—a necessity given her recurring back and wrist injuries over the past two seasons.
Pressure and Perspective
With British hopes again resting on her shoulders, Raducanu is embracing the pressure with a new mindset. Now 22, she is no longer the teenage outsider but a household name who must manage both expectation and scrutiny.
“I know the nation watches Wimbledon closely and there’s definitely weight that comes with that,” Raducanu said in the build-up to The Championships. “But I’m learning to carry it differently—more with pride than pressure.”
Part of that transformation involves nurturing her life beyond tennis. Raducanu recently revealed she’s enrolled in an art history course to help keep her mind balanced and engaged outside the sport. “It helps me zoom out and not tie my whole identity to tennis,” she told The Times. “That freedom is helping me enjoy the sport again.”
Endorsements and Encouragement
Even fellow players have weighed in on Raducanu’s current direction. Nick Kyrgios, who has battled similar mental and physical struggles in his career, recently voiced his approval of her setup.
“She doesn’t need to overcomplicate things,” Kyrgios said. “She’s a great player already. A strong team and her health are the most important things.”
Raducanu also continues to draw inspiration from fellow Brit Jack Draper, whose own rapid rise this season has captured headlines. Rather than feeling overshadowed, Raducanu says Draper’s success has been “motivating,” providing “a reminder that British tennis is strong and growing.”
What’s at Stake
For Raducanu, Wimbledon 2025 is more than just another tournament—it’s a proving ground. The All England Club is where she first broke onto the scene in 2021, reaching the fourth round in a stunning debut. Since then, her Grand Slam performances have been inconsistent, but the pieces may finally be falling into place.
With a team focused on long-term health, personal growth, and trusted communication, Raducanu appears to be finding the balance she’s been chasing since her US Open triumph. Whether it leads to another deep run remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Emma Raducanu isn’t just playing for titles anymore—she’s playing for herself
