Their renewed partnership officially begins in Strasbourg, where Raducanu is preparing for the WTA clay-court tournament ahead of the French Open. The collaboration is expected to continue through Wimbledon and beyond as the British number one looks to rediscover the consistency and confidence that once made her one of the brightest young stars in tennis.
Raducanu recently spent time training with Richardson at the Ferrer Tennis Academy in Spain, where he serves as tennis director. What initially started as a short training block before the clay season quickly developed into a long-term arrangement.
The 23-year-old expressed excitement about working again with someone who has known her for many years.
"I'm grateful to have reconnected with someone who has known me for over a decade now and looking forward to building together one iteration at a time," Raducanu said.
Richardson famously coached Raducanu during her stunning run to the 2021 US Open title, where she became the first qualifier in history to win a Grand Slam singles title without dropping a set. Her fearless and aggressive style during that tournament earned global attention and raised expectations for her future.
Since then, Raducanu has experienced an unsettled period with several coaching changes and inconsistent form. She has not had a permanent coach since splitting with Francisco Roig following her Australian Open exit earlier this year.
Her return to action in Strasbourg will mark her first competitive appearance in more than two months after recovering from a post-viral illness. Raducanu was awarded a wildcard entry as she aims to regain match sharpness before Roland Garros begins on 24 May.
The break from competition has seen her slip to 37th in the world rankings, meaning she is likely to miss out on a seeded position at the French Open.
Many observers believe Raducanu performs best when surrounded by trusted figures who understand her game and personality. Richardson's return could provide the stability she has lacked since her breakthrough success in New York.
The partnership now offers Raducanu an opportunity to rebuild momentum and reignite a career that has struggled to match the extraordinary heights of her teenage Grand Slam victory.
