Emma Raducanu breaks silence on parting ways with former coach Nick Cavaday amid poor run of form

Emma Raducanu parted ways her ex-coach Nick Cavaday after her embarrassing straight-set loss against Iga Swiatek at the Australian Open.

Emma Raducanu breaks silence on parting ways with former coach Nick Cavaday amid poor run of form

Emma Raducanu (Image via X)

2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu has reflected on the timing of her split with former coach Nick Cavaday after her third-round loss at the Australian Open. The English player lost to Iga Swiatek in straight sets, winning just a single game against the Pole.

Raducanu has not announced a new coach yet. Ahead of her Abu Dhabi Open campaign, the right-handed player explained her reasons for choosing a new coach and adjusting to life without having a voice in the box.

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It’s a decision that I want to take my time with. I think that’s why I haven’t necessarily jumped into something straight away, because I want to make sure it’s a right fit. So I think I’m using this time period to just figure out what I really value. I’m not too sure yet right now. I haven’t come to any plans or decisions. So yeah, I’m just taking it, using the next couple weeks to see how I feel, and then make a decision.

Emma Raducanu said in an interview with The National

Raducanu shocked the world when she won the US Open in 2021. However, many fans and pundits have been disappointed by her performances and inconsistency since then. Over the past few years, Raducanu has also faced multiple physical setbacks. The decline in her player profile has led to the loss of several sponsorship deals.

Emma Raducanu gains last-minute entry at the Abu Dhabi Open

Emma Raducanu received a surprise entry into the first round of the Abu Dhabi Open. She was originally set to play in the qualifying rounds. However, tournament organizers upgraded her wildcard, allowing her to enter the main draw directly.

Emma Raducanu
Emma Raducanu (Image via X)

Raducanu, ranked No. 56 in the world, did not qualify for a direct entry due to her ranking. She was given a qualifying wildcard for the WTA 500 event. Just hours before her first-round opponent was announced, her wildcard was upgraded.

With this upgrade, Raducanu joined other top players who received wildcards. These include Olympic gold medalist Belinda Bencic, former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova, former world No. 4 Caroline Garcia, and rising star Ashlyn Krueger.

The Abu Dhabi Open will be Raducanu’s third tournament of the 2025 season. She has already competed in the Australian Open and the Singapore Tennis Open. This event gives her another chance to prove herself on the WTA Tour.