Who is Emma Raducanu’s new coach? Brit’s Indian Wells appointment worked with WTA rival

By celebrityinfo.online On Feb 28, 2025

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Emma Raducanu Adds Interim Coach Tom Welsh Ahead of Indian Wells

After parting ways with Nick Cavaday following the Australian Open, Emma Raducanu has brought in Tom Welsh as an interim coach ahead of her trip to Indian Wells.

Welsh, who previously worked with Leylah Fernandez, Raducanu’s 2021 US Open final opponent, will temporarily join her team as she continues the search for a permanent coach. The 22-year-old Brit has already been working with Jane O’Donoghue, Roman Kelecic, and strength and conditioning specialist Yutaka Nakamura, but Welsh’s addition brings further expertise to her camp.

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Raducanu’s Security Concerns and Coaching Changes

Raducanu’s return to the WTA tour has been overshadowed by an unsettling incident in Dubai, where a fan displaying “fixated behavior” was removed from the venue, leaving her visibly distressed. In response, she has been offered additional security support as she travels.

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Her former coach, Nick Cavaday, stepped down following the Australian Open due to health concerns, leaving Raducanu without a permanent coaching figure.

Welsh, who has worked as an Academy Coach at Loughborough University since 2022, previously assisted Fernandez during her rise to the US Open final.

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Leylah Fernandez Keen to Reflect on US Open Final with Raducanu

Fernandez recently spoke about her relationship with Raducanu, expressing her desire to reminisce about their unforgettable 2021 US Open final.

🗣️ “When we see each other crossing the halls or practice courts, we always smile at each other because we know what we did was incredible. We just want the best for each other,” Fernandez shared in 2022.

However, she acknowledged that a proper conversation about their iconic final may have to wait until the end of the season.

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🗣️ “It would be interesting,” she said. “But now, because it’s in-season and we want to do well in our own careers, we try to put it behind us. We don’t want to focus on it too much. Maybe at the end of the season, when we cross paths, we could have a conversation about it. For now, you can’t be thinking about the past—you have to be thinking about what you’re doing right now.”

Will Raducanu Rush to Appoint a Permanent Coach?

Despite bringing in Welsh on an interim basis, former British No.1 Laura Robson believes Raducanu won’t be rushing into a long-term coaching commitment anytime soon.

🗣️ “I don’t think she’s in any rush to employ someone new just for the sake of it,” Robson told Sky Sports. “It has to make sense for her, and it has to be the right person.”

🗣️ “There aren’t too many amazing coaches available who can travel full-time, so her options are pretty limited. You wouldn’t want to enter a new partnership without 100 per cent confidence.”

For now, Raducanu continues to weigh her options, balancing her coaching setup while preparing for her next tournament at Indian Wells.

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