Emma Raducanu will bid to beat world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka for the first time at the Cincinnati Masters today (Monday) with the help of her new Spanish coach. The British No.1 set up a re-match of their Wimbledon clash with an impressive in over Olga Danilovic in her first match working with Francis Roig.

Emma Raducanu has added Rafael Nadal's former coach Francis Roig to her team on a full-time basis ahead of this month's US Open, a source has told ESPN.

Emma Raducanu says she is excited to be working with Rafael Nadal's former coach Francis Roig as she prepares for this year's US Open.

Emma Raducanu's latest coach, Francis Roig, is on a mission to elevate the British sensation's game by enhancing every aspect of her play. Roig, instrumental in all 22 of Rafael Nadal's Grand Slam victories, has taken on the role of Raducanu's full-time mentor. The 22-year-old kicked off their collaboration with a stunning win over Olga Danilovic.

Emma Raducanu will be without a full-time coach as she attempts to revive her career on the WTA Tour, but the British No. 1 has added Rafael Nadal's former mentor, Francisco Roig, to her team

Roig had previously worked with 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal from 2005 until the end of 2022, whilst also having helped Matteo Berrettini and Sloane Stephens since leaving the Spaniard. “First impressions are it’s going really well,

In excellent form during recent tournaments, Raducanu hopes to maintain her momentum by adding Nadal’s former coach, Francisco Roig, to her team. The 57-year-old worked with the Spaniard from 2005 to 2022 alongside Toni and later Carlos Moya.

Emma Raducanu discussed her new coaching partnership and goals for the rest of the season in an interview with Sky Sports.