Emma Raducanu receives major boost in pursuit of new coach with Mark Petchey pledge

Britain’s Emma Raducanu has received a major pursuit regarding hiring a coach ahead of Wimbledon 2025. The third Grand Slam of the year will be held from June 30 to July 13, and players from all over the world will participate to showcase their talent and secure the ultimate prize.

One of the players who will get a lot of attention is local girl Raducanu. The 22-year-old, who was once regarded as the next big thing after winning the US Open at the age of just 18 back in 2021, does not have a great record while playing in London, where her best outing has been playing in the fourth round twice, in 2021 and 2024.

Raducanu will be going into the mega-event with a lot of confidence after an impressive outing in the recently concluded Miami Open. Her journey ended at the quarterfinals stage when she lost to the 2024 US Open runner-up, America’s Jessica Pegula, with a score of 6-4, 6-7, 6-2. The former world number 10 has now reportedly received a major boost ahead of the mega-event.

Raducanu has struggled with having a settled coaching staff and has continued to change her coaches. Recent reports suggested that the former world number 10 has identified the ex-coach of the former world number one Andy Murray, Mark Petchey, as a perfect candidate for the role.

There was uncertainty about whether the 54-year-old would be able to take up the role as he is currently working as a Pundit with the Tennis Channel. However, as per a report published by Tennis 365, Raducanu received a ‘green light’ from the Tennis Channel as the broadcasters allowed Petchey to work with the one-time Grand Slam winner. Last year, Raducanu’s journey in the competition ended in the fourth round, where she lost to New Zealand’s Lulu Sun with a score of 6-2, 5-7, 6-2.