Emma Raducanu hopes to rediscover natural' style that has been coached out of me'

"I want to come back to my natural way of playing. That takes time to relearn because that's something that has been coached out of me a little bit. I have had a lot of people telling me what to do, how to play, and it hasn't necessarily fit."

"I don't necessarily want to have one coach in the role because anyone I bring in is straight away going to be scrutinised even if it's a trial. I might feel the pressure to stick with them, even if it's not necessarily the right decision."

"It's just that I would rather someone not come in and tell me let's do this', and I disagree with it but have to listen to them. So far Alexis has been really good, but I am definitely open to it."

Emma Raducanu is focused on returning to her natural playing style, which she believes has been constrained by coaching directives that didn't align with her approach. The British No. 1 expresses reluctance to commit to a single full-time coach, fearing external pressure to maintain relationships that may not serve her best interests. She prefers collaborative support where her input is valued over directive coaching. Currently ranked 24th, Raducanu is competing at Indian Wells after a challenging season including injury, coaching changes, and illness. Mark Petchey provides ad hoc coaching support, while hitting partner Alexis Canter offers day-to-day assistance. Raducanu remains open to future coaching arrangements but prioritizes finding someone whose approach complements rather than contradicts her instincts.

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