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EMMA RADUCANU IN RIGHT DIRECTION: NADAL'S EX-COACH JOINS TEAM FOR 2026 SEASON
Emma Raducanu's stability with coach Francisco Roig has her poised for a 2026 major challenge. Tim Henman credits the partnership for her top-30 finish and renewed enjoyment on tour.
Emma Raducanu might be a contender for major championships in 2026 because she has found some much-needed stability with her support group.
Raducanu ended the 2025 season ranked among the top 30 players on the WTA Tour. This is the highest she has finished a season since 2021, when she captured her first, and thus far only, Grand Slam title at the US Open.
She had a difficult time in the years after that due to frequent changes within her team and also because of injuries, which led to a lot of inconsistency. This seemed to change during the past season.
Raducanu performed well at times, reaching the semi-finals at the Citi Open, the quarter-finals at the Queen's Championships, and the quarter-finals at the Miami Open. Although she has not yet won another title since her memorable US Open victory, she is clearly moving forward positively.
One reason why Raducanu has been able to stabilise things could be her work with Francisco Roig. Roig is a seasoned coach who has previously worked with Rafael Nadal, and he has certainly contributed a lot.
Tim Henman, a former top 4 player, also believes that this is true. He talked with Sky Sports about Raducanu, and he emphasised Roig as a key factor in the British player's improvement.
"She's progressing well, and I believe we all recognised that she needed stability and consistency. She has Francisco Roig in her corner. It seems they are developing a strong partnership, and I am happy that it will continue into 2026. He brings a wealth of knowledge."
Laura Robson also commented on Raducanu during the same interview. The silver medallist from the 2012 London Olympics did not focus on Raducanu's team but instead on her demeanour both on and off the court towards the end of the 2025 season.
Raducanu seemed to be enjoying her time on the tour more, which could be very important for how well she does in the 2026 season. She is now in a position to be seeded for Grand Slams and does not have to worry about getting wild card entries or even playing in qualifying rounds.
"I can only imagine the amount of pressure she must have felt for a while with everyone expecting her to have the same level of success. It's incredibly difficult to follow up on that when you're healthy, let alone when you're recovering from injuries."
"We could see this at the US Open. She appears to be more relaxed. She played some golf in New York and is simply enjoying her time on the court, which is by far the most important thing. It's easy to forget how young she is."
Raducanu will almost certainly begin the 2026 season as a possible surprise contender at every major event. She has challenged the current world No. 1, Aryna Sabalenka, several times this year, showing that she can compete with the best players.
WHY ARYNA SABALENKA’S CLINICAL DEMOLITION OF MUCHOVA MAKES HER THE MELBOURNE FAVORITE
Aryna Sabalenka beats Muchova to reach her third straight Brisbane final. She faces giant-killer Marta Kostyuk for the 2026 title.
Aryna Sabalenka powered past Karolina Muchova in straight sets on Saturday, booking her spot in the Brisbane International final for the third year in a row—just a week out from the Australian Open.
Sabalenka looked sharp. Muchova, who’s had the upper hand in their last three matches and actually holds a winning record against the world number one, came in as a real threat. But Sabalenka didn’t care about history. She broke Muchova once in each set, kept her foot on the gas, and closed out the semifinal 6-3, 6-4 in 89 minutes. Now, she’ll face Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk in Sunday’s final.
On the men’s side, Daniil Medvedev, the former world number one, gets unseeded American Brandon Nakashima in the final.
“I’ve struggled against her before,” Sabalenka said about Muchova. “But today, I stayed focused from the start, played some great tennis, put her under pressure, and I’m happy to get it done in straight sets.”
The 27-year-old from Belarus feels her game is clicking more with every match in Brisbane—she hasn’t dropped a set yet. With seven of the world’s top ten in the draw, she says this is perfect prep for Melbourne, where the Australian Open starts January 18. Sabalenka’s eyeing her third Australian Open title in four years.
“Honestly, compared to my first match here, I can feel my level going up,” she said. “That’s huge before Melbourne. It’s about building form, playing tough matches, and getting ready for what’s next. I’m really happy with how it’s going and can’t wait for the final.”
Kostyuk, ranked 26th, absolutely steamrolled world number six Jessica Pegula, 6-0, 6-3, in just 55 minutes—a masterclass in power and aggression. That’s three top-ten wins in a row for her. Before Pegula, she took out world number three Amanda Anisimova in the third round, then ninth-ranked Mirra Andreeva in the quarters.
“Today was just one of those days where everything goes right,” Kostyuk said, grinning. “Honestly, I haven’t had many matches like this, especially against top-10 players. It’s a huge bonus, especially in these tough Brisbane conditions—hot and humid.”
Kostyuk has never beaten Sabalenka in four tries, but she’s not feeling the pressure.
“All the pressure’s on her. I just want to go out, play well, and give the crowd a good show,” she said. “I’ve got nothing to lose.”
In the men’s semifinals, Medvedev beat American Alex Michelsen 6-4, 6-2, and Nakashima knocked out another American, Aleksandar Kovacevic, 7-6 (7/4), 6-4.
FOUR IN A ROW? THE RECORD-BREAKING STAT COCO GAUFF JUST SET AGAINST IGA SWIATEK
Coco Gauff dominates Iga Swiatek at the United Cup. Poland advances to the final as Swiatek opts for private Australian Open prep.
Coco Gauff handed Iga Swiatek a tough loss in the United Cup semi-final, stopping Swiatek’s unbeaten run at the tournament. Gauff took control early and never really let go, winning 6-4, 6-2. That win kept the United States alive after Taylor Fritz lost to Hubert Hurkacz in the first match.
Swiatek hadn’t dropped a singles match at the United Cup before running into Gauff, who now has Swiatek’s number—four straight wins. After the match, Swiatek went online to share how she felt about her first loss of the season.
Even with Swiatek losing, Poland still clinched a spot in the final thanks to Katarzyna Kawa and Jan Zieliński, who beat Gauff and Christian Harrison in doubles. Next up for Poland: a showdown with Switzerland. Swiatek is set to face Belinda Bencic in singles.
On Instagram, Swiatek admitted the loss stung but tried to keep things positive. “Challenging day for me today, but some important lessons to be learned. I’m super grateful for my team and their passion,” she wrote. She also praised her teammates for fighting through and getting Poland to the final: “What a fight tonight! See you in the final tomorrow with another chance.”
Before Gauff stopped her, Swiatek had beaten Eva Lys, Maya Jantchou, and Suzan Lamens in singles at the United Cup.
So, what’s next for Swiatek before the Australian Open? There’s a week between the United Cup and the start of the tournament, but she’s not playing any warm-up events. While other top players are heading to Adelaide or Hobart, Swiatek has decided to train in private instead.
She’s made it clear before that she isn’t a fan of the crowded WTA schedule and doesn’t mind taking a sanction if it means skipping some tournaments. So, it’s not really shocking she’s sitting out before Melbourne.
Historically, the Australian Open hasn’t been her best Grand Slam—she’s never won it, and her deepest run was the semi-finals. The last time she got that far, Madison Keys knocked her out before going on to win the whole thing in 2025. Now, Swiatek’s looking for another shot at the title that’s eluded her.
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