Emma Raducanu’s decision to reunite with coach Andrew Richardson is already yielding positive results, according to former British number one Tim Henman.
Raducanu famously won the 2021 US Open title as a qualifier under Richardson before parting ways with the coach two weeks later.
However, the 23-year-old recently renewed their partnership and immediately enjoyed an impressive run to the final of the 2026 Queen’s Club Championships.
Although she was ultimately denied by Croatia’s Donna Vekić, losing 6-0 7-6 (8-6), Raducanu’s strong performances throughout the week highlighted the progress being made.
Henman excited by Richardson’s return
“I think this has been such a positive to have Emma back competing and winning matches, playing that controlled, aggressive tennis that we’ve seen in the past,” Henman told Sky Sports.
“It’s pretty clear to see that she was in great spirits on the court. Her body language looked very positive.
“There’s so much upside from this. It’s only one week, she’s got to keep building on it, and fingers crossed she can do that.
“I think it is great Andrew Richardson is back in her corner. Obviously, he’s known her for many, many years, a long time prior to their success at the US Open.
“You can hear his input from the side of the court – he was a good player himself, a very good coach – and fingers crossed Emma will stick with it.
“I think consistency and continuity are something that has been missing for a number of years, and I really hope Andrew gets the chance to keep building because this really is the first real opportunity for the relationship to flourish.
“This has been a really positive week for both.”
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Raducanu pleased with 2026 form
Speaking to the media, Raducanu echoed Henman’s thoughts, saying: “I think I played really well.
“I think I’m playing pretty freely, pretty aggressively, but finding the right balance, returning, been serving pretty well. It’s important on grass.
“My team have helped me through some really sticky situations in the past few months, and it honestly means the world to me for them to believe unconditionally.
“I wouldn’t be here also without them.
“I haven’t really played much this season, but to think I have made two finals so far, which I haven’t done in years, it has to be kind of, in a way, celebrated.
“And it’s a good achievement for me and I’m proud of it.”
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