Emma Raducanu is “very excited” to be working with Rafael Nadal’s former coach Francis Roig.The 22-year-old has worked with British coach Mark Petchey on an informal basis since March and has now added Roig to her team.

Emma Raducanu says she is excited to be working with Rafael Nadal's former coach Francis Roig as she prepares for this year's US Open.

Emma Raducanu adds Rafael Nadal's former coach to her team ahead of US Open - The British No1 has agreed a contract with Francis Roig until the end of the year

British tennis star Emma Raducanu has hired Rafael Nadal’ s former coach Francisco Roig ahead of the US Open – the eighth of her career to date. Raducanu has been working with Mark Petchey since the Miami Open in March and he will remain as a ‘close confidant’ to the 22-year-old player.

Roig had previously worked with 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal from 2005 until the end of 2022, whilst also having helped Matteo Berrettini and Sloane Stephens since leaving the Spaniard. “First impressions are it’s going really well,

In excellent form during recent tournaments, Raducanu hopes to maintain her momentum by adding Nadal’s former coach, Francisco Roig, to her team. The 57-year-old worked with the Spaniard from 2005 to 2022 alongside Toni and later Carlos Moya.

Emma Raducanu discussed her new coaching partnership and goals for the rest of the season in an interview with Sky Sports.