British player Emma Raducanu‘s days of struggle might be finally behind. Despite her enormous talent, this WTA star spent much of 2023 and 2024 off the court due to fitness issues. Now, she has taken a promising step forward by appointing a new coach who is known for working with stars like Naomi Osaka and Maria Sharapova. This decision reflects Raducanu’s renewed hope hinting at potential growth next year. And now, she is expressing her excitement.
Raducanu has started working with a new fitness coach for the 2025 season. This British player has already revealed her plans to attend the ASB Classic in New Zealand. Before that, she will be spending her Christmas in the with her best friend. Raducanu has started preparing for the Melbourne Major in advance.
Raducanu shared a photo on her IG story with her new fitness coach Yutaka Nakamura. The photo was shared by Nakamura on his IG profile with the caption, “New beginning.” Raducanu looked pleased as she posed alongside Nakamura for a selfie. Sharing Nakamura’s post on her IG story, the Briton wrote, “Let’s goo.” She also added a folding hands emoji highlighting her gratitude for the collaboration. Nakamura trained Raducanu alongside her coach Nick Cavaday at London’s National Tennis Centre. After the trial period, the Briton hired him and now they are practicing at the LTA National Tennis Center in Roehampton.
Raducanu is a skilled player. However half of the time, she failed to showcase her talent because of her prolonged and continuous physical issues. The Briton had to undergo ankle and knee surgery that forced her to miss most of the 2023 season. Then she missed the Asian swing for her ligament injury. Her continuous physical issues explain Raducanu’s urgency to hire a fitness coach so that in the next season she could perform without injury woes.
Raducanu seems confident about her new partnership. In a recent revelation, she spoke highly of her new equation with Nakamura. Raducanu’s words ooze confidence for the coming season.
Emma Raducanu feels positive about her new partnership with Nakamura
According to BBC News, Raducanu has found her positivity working with Nakamura. “I think he is going to help me just really explore how far I can go, like athletically, I think it’s a big strength of mine that I have nowhere near fulfilled. I think I can become one of the best athletes out there in tennis and I’m just looking forward to seeing how much I can do,” she said. This WTA star’s statement truly reflects her confidence and positivity about how her new fitness coach might help her in her endeavors. Well, it’s something Raducanu needs right now.
Emma Raducanu’s new collaboration might prove fruitful for her next season. For now, she seems content and satisfied with her physical health. Whether her new partnership will help her in the upcoming season remains a million-dollar question. Do you think Raducanu can bring her A-game next season? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
