Emma Raducanu gets John McEnroe backing in decision to rehire Andrew Richardson

Emma Raducanu has rehired coach Andrew Richardson, who was in her corner when she became the first qualifier to win a Grand Slam title at the US Open in 2021. Raducanu dropped Richardson shortly after that victory, citing a need for WTA Tour experience, and went through a series of short-term coaching appointments before deciding to reunite with him ahead of a tournament in Strasbourg. Former world number one John McEnroe has publicly backed the decision, calling the original split 'nonsensical' and saying he was 'amazed' she parted ways with Richardson in the first place.