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Emma Răducanu makes a major decision, after the disappointment at the Australian Open: “Grateful for everything”

Article by Cosmin Nistor – Published on Thursday, 29 January 2026, 21:12 / Updated on Thursday, 29 January 2026 21:14

The early elimination from the Australian Open brought an important change in Emma Răducanu's career. The British tennis player left the competition in the second round, after losing to Anastasia Potapova.

Shortly after this defeat, Răducanu decided to end his collaboration with coach Francisco Roig (57 years old).

The lost match in Melbourne was the last appearance of Emma Răducanu alongside Roig, a coach with whom she had worked for only six months. Thus, a new collaboration ends prematurely in the career of the 22-year-old player, already known for the frequent changes in the technical staff.

PHOTO. Emma Răducanu, on breaking up with Francisco Roig: “You were more than a coach for me”

Emma Răducanu makes a major decision, after the disappointment at the Australian Open:

Emma Răducanu, emotional message for Francisco Roig on Instagram

Răducanu confirmed the separation from Francisco Roig through a message published on Instagram, in the story, in which he expressed his gratitude for the time spent together and emphasized that the decision was made by mutual agreement.

Francis, thank you for the time we spent together. You were more than a coach to me and I cherish all the good times we hadboth on and off the field,” the athlete wrote, along with a relaxed photo from the golf course.

Britanica emphasized that the decision was a joint one:

“Although we have come to the conclusion together that we should not continue, I am extremely grateful for everything you have taught me.”

Temporary solution in Cluj

Emma Răducanu does not waste time. At the Transylvania Open in Cluj, she will collaborate temporarily with Alexis Canter, a temporary solution until a main coach is found. If he signs a new contract, it would make him his tenth coach since his historic 2021 US Open triumph.

I feel like I'm trying many variations but without the desired effect. I have to work to play again in a way closer to when I was younger,” she declared.

– said Emma Răducanu, after the elimination from Melbourne

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