"She needs to commit to somebody and stay with them for a little bit" - Martina Navratilova on Emma Raducanu's frequent coaching changes

Emma Raducanu looked impressive during her quarterfinal run at the 2025 Miami Open, and former World No.1 Martina Navratilova believes British star could find herself back in the top 30 if she resolves her coaching situation.

The 2021 US Open champion defeated the eighth seeded Emma Navarro and Doha champion Amanda Anisimova en route to the quarterfinals in Miami. However, her stellar run was stopped by another American, as Jessica Pegula prevailed in a close three-set encounter.

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Having a permanent coach could benefit Raducanu, says Navratilova

Raducanu's inability to stick with one coach for an extended period of time is well known within the tennis community. The former World No.10 has worked with over five coaches since lifting her only Grand Slam title at the 2021 US Open. Furthermore, Raducanu has dealt with health issues which have seen her drop significantly in the WTA rankings.

However, the Brit is currently without a full-time coach and was guided by renown LTA coach Mark Petchey during her run in Miami. Raducanu played some of her best tennis during this period, although she was unable to overcome the consistent play of Pegula.

"It was amazing," Navratilova told Sky Sports Tennis. "The way she looked at the end of that second set, you think this match is over and somehow she won the set, she won the tie-break, and still competed in the third but she was not feeling well.
"I think the stress contributed to that because the weather was fine, it was cool, they finished after 11pm so the weather was [not a factor]. The humidity takes it out of you a lot, but still - this was something more for Emma and it's just amazing that she finished the match.

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"If she stays healthy and plays this well, then she'll be seeded at Roland Garros. I think she'll move up the ranking well enough into the top 30. The biggest question mark is her health.
"Hopefully she can sort out her coaching situation because she's been in a state of flux, but I think she needs to commit to somebody and stay with them for a little bit, see how that works. If she played like she did against Pegula, then the sky's the limit."

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