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Emma Raducanu Reunites With Mark Petchey on Short-Term Basis for Indian Wells

The move signals a focused push to revive her aggressive game with a trusted voice before the Sunshine Double.

Overview

  • Petchey will oversee practice sessions at Indian Wells on an informal arrangement while juggling Tennis Channel duties, with no commitment yet beyond the Sunshine Double.
  • Alexis Canter remains Raducanu’s primary on‑site support and is expected to sit courtside during matches.
  • Raducanu split with Francisco Roig after the Australian Open, citing a misalignment over tactics as she targets a return to a super‑aggressive, early‑ball style.
  • Petchey publicly backed that approach, saying she "has one choice" to play up on the baseline and serve well, and their previous stint produced a 20–10 record including a Miami quarter-final.
  • Recent results include a run to the Transylvania Open final followed by illness and early exits in Qatar and Dubai, with the world No 25 likely to be seeded and receive a first‑round bye at Indian Wells.