Nick Kyrgios gives Emma Raducanu coaching advice after admitting to feeling ‘sorry’ for the Brit
Nick Kyrgios, the Australian tennis star and 2022 Wimbledon finalist, has voiced empathy for Emma Raducanu’s struggles, admitting he feels “sorry” for the scrutiny she faces while offering coaching advice ahead of Wimbledon 2025, starting June 30. In an exclusive *talkSPORT* interview on June 26, 2025, Kyrgios, who famously plays without a coach, called coaching “overrated” for players like himself and Raducanu, emphasizing the need for a mentor who prioritizes her well-being over results. “For someone like Emma, it’s important to find someone who genuinely cares about her best interests—not just her tennis, but getting to know her off the court,” he said, per *Tennis365*.[](https://www.tennis365.com/tennis-news/nick-kyrgios-gives-emma-raducanu-coaching-advice-admitting-feeling-sorry)
Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, has cycled through nine coaches in four years, including Nigel Sears, Andrew Richardson, and most recently Vladimir Platenik, whom she parted with after a two-week trial in March 2025. Kyrgios, reflecting on her Eastbourne Open first-round win over Ann Li (6-7(5), 6-3, 6-1) on June 24, noted, “She’s had some good results lately. It looks like she’s enjoying herself,” urging her to rediscover the joy of tennis. He suggested her frequent coaching changes stem from missing a connection with someone who understands her beyond the court, stating, “She just wants to go out and play and enjoy it.”[](https://tennisuptodate.com/wta/its-overrated-nick-kyrgios-on-emma-raducanus-coaching-conundrum)[](https://en.tennistemple.com/actu/its-important-to-know-people-off-the-cou/iwbV)
Kyrgios, sidelined by a knee injury and absent from Wimbledon, expressed frustration with the media’s harsh treatment of Raducanu, saying, “Every time I see negativity in the media, I do feel sorry because she’s just trying to get some good results.” His support echoes past defenses, notably in March 2025 at the Miami Open, where he took a swipe at critics on X, writing, “People awfully quiet that Radacanu is winning now—where all the experts at now? Lol coach’s overrated,” after her run to the last 16. Raducanu’s mutual respect was evident in 2022 when she posted support for Kyrgios’ Wimbledon final run, to which he responded gratefully.
Currently working with Mark Petchey and Nick Cavaday, Raducanu faces a tough Wimbledon draw, potentially meeting Iga Swiatek in the first round. Kyrgios’ advice—focusing on joy and a supportive team—could guide her as she navigates injury concerns and high expectations.
