Emma Raducanu briefly worked with Nigel Sears in 2021(Image: AELTC/David Gray - Pool/Getty Images)
Emma Raducanu has made a habit of changing coaches throughout her career, with the British No.1 notably parting ways with Nigel Sears in 2021
Emma Raducanu has become known for regularly switching coaches since soaring into the spotlight in 2021. The 22-year-old parted ways with Andy Murray’s father-in-law Nigel Sears shortly before her surprise victory at the US Open almost four years ago.
Raducanu is aiming for more Grand Slam success at Wimbledon this summer. Her stunning US Open victory as a teenager came while working with Andrew Richardson, but their partnership dissolved just weeks after the New York tournament. Prior to her triumph at Flushing Meadows, Raducanu had begun working with Murray’s father-in-law, Sears, in April 2021, which saw Raducanu impressively reach the fourth round on her Wimbledon debut.
However, that collaboration was short-lived. Raducanu later explained her thought process behind leaving Sears, who had coached several top stars, including Ana Ivanovic, wife of former Bayern Munich and Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger.
“After Wimbledon, I was ranked around 200 in the world. And, at the time I thought Andrew would be a great coach to try and I went to the States,” Raducanu told reporters in September 2021.
“Never did I even dream of winning the US Open and having the run I did, and now I’m ranked 22 in the world which is pretty crazy to me. It’s tough to have that conversation with anyone, but I need someone who’s had that professional tour experience, and has been through it, and seen players in my situation for many years, going through the same because it’s going to take a lot.
“I feel like at this stage in my career, and playing the top players in the world, I realised I really need someone right now that has had that WTA Tour experience at the high levels, which means that I’m looking for someone who has been at that level and knows what it takes.”
