Raducanu and her mistakes after winning the US Open: "I didn't have control of the situation"

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Emma Raducanu faces Roland Garros 2026 with a different feeling than in recent years. After months marked by physical issues, competitive doubts, and constant changes in her coaching staff, the 2021 US Open champion arrives in Paris with a much more stable environment and with Andrew Richardson back by her side as coach.

During the Media Day of the Parisian tournament, Emma Raducanu openly spoke about her need to reconnect with authenticity, explained why she chose to work with Richardson again, and reflected on the media pressure that has followed her every move since she burst onto the scene. The Briton also commented on the protests led by players regarding the economic distribution of Grand Slam prizes.

The return of Andrew Richardson to Raducanu's team

"He's someone I've known for a very long time, over a decade. We've always had a really good chemistry in our player-coach relationship. After the break I had due to illness, I wanted to come back in a truly authentic way."

"I sent him a message not really knowing how everything would play out. It was quite funny because when he receives a message from me with a 'heyyy' with three yes, he already knows something is brewing," she said with a laugh.

"We are going to work together for the rest of the year, and that is very positive for me. I need stability and consistency. Regardless of the results, I want to truly commit and give everything I have."

Self-criticism about her decisions after winning the US Open

"At that moment, it was very difficult to say if I had made a mistake or not. My life completely changed overnight, and I felt like everything was pulling me in different directions. I didn't really have control of the situation."

"All the experiences I've had in these last few years taught me a lot about what I didn't want and also made me appreciate a lot more having people around me whom I truly trust and connect with."

"When I started thinking about working with Andrew again, I was aware that there would be judgments and questions about whether I had made a mistake before or if I regretted it. But I wanted to make a completely authentic decision and do it for myself. That's why we kept everything very secret until it was finalized."

Richardson's coaching personality

"He is a great coach because he doesn't need to be constantly talking, but when he speaks, what he says has a lot of impact."

"On one hand, he's quite a calm person, but he also has a very intense and passionate side that I love. We have a really good chemistry and we feed off each other."

"He also insists a lot on the basics and on building good habits. Every ball in training has a purpose. It's not just about warming up and hitting balls. Intensity and details are constantly present."

Her physical condition before Roland Garros

"I feel much better physically. I thought I had completely left behind what happened in Rome, although I still have a bit of a cough. But physically, I'm fine."

"The match I played in Strasbourg was very positive because it lasted over two hours, and I ended up feeling really good physically. I'm happy to be able to build on that."

Radicant and players' protests over prize money

"I completely understand the players' position because, compared to other sports, the economic percentage we receive is lower. But I've been more focused on feeling good again and competing at a high level. For me, playing a Grand Slam is not just about money. It has much more to do with prestige and the history of the tournament, and that is what I value the most."

After several years marked by constant pressure, injuries, and instability, Emma Raducanu seems to have found in 2026 a much more balanced version of herself. With Andrew Richardson back on her team and a more mature mindset, the Briton aims to definitively reconnect with the tennis that made her one of the recent great stories in world sports.

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