It has been reported that Emma Raducanu will continue her coaching partnership with Mark Petchey throughout the grass-court season, including Wimbledon, putting to bed any rumours of a possible role for Andy Murray.
The pair, who initially worked together in 2020, rekindled their alliance during this year's Miami Open, and their collaboration has proven successful, with Raducanu finding form since they joined forces.
According to The Telegraph, the partnership will extend through the entire grass-court swing, encompassing Wimbledon and other key events including the women's tournament at Queen's Club, which returns for the first time since 1973.
Since reuniting with Petchey, Raducanu has enjoyed a remarkable upturn in form, winning eight of her 11 matches, propelling the 22-year-old back into the world's top 50 for the first time in three years.
Mark Petchey has played his part in Emma Raducanu's recent upturn in form
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The partnership has rejuvenated Raducanu's career after a difficult period following her stunning 2021 US Open triumph.
Petchey, a former British no 1 himself, has reportedly dropped his previous commentary commitments so as to keep his interests exclusively in Raducanu.
Petchey is reportedly focusing on the 22-year-old's confidence on the court.
Raducanu has previously gone on record to state the importance of working with people that she trusts, and this decision would mirror that idea.
Emma Raducanu won the US Open in 2021
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Her recent performances suggest the British star is rediscovering the confidence and consistency that once made her one of tennis's most exciting prospects.
The pair's next tournament will be in Strasbourg later this month as Raducanu prepares for the French Open.
There had been rumours that Murray could be asked to work with Raducanu after his recent split from Novak Djokovic.
However, it appears such a move has been put on ice at least with the Briton prepared to stick with what she knows.
This comes just days after Raducanu's defeat to Coco Gauff in Rome, where, despite the loss, she maintained a positive outlook.
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Raducanu told Sky Sports after the match: "I would love to just keep improving, keep playing.
"I think that's a positive for me. I don't want to go and hide in a hole somewhere. I want to get back out there, so that's good."
Raducanu reflected on her Italian Open experience with optimism despite the defeat to Gauff: "It makes it more enjoyable, it makes it more sustainable.
"It doesn't make the losses feel as bad, because I just know that every day I'm trying to be the best version of myself."
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Emma Raducanu was well-beaten by Coco Gauff on MondayReutersThe British player acknowledged that her improved mindset has been crucial to her recent success.
"I am getting out more, I am enjoying myself and taking it in wherever I go.
"It is tough on the road, so I think just trying to find small pockets of the day, small glimmers, to make it more enjoyable," she continued.
Raducanu also emphasised her commitment to maintaining a positive approach regardless of results.
"I didn't win on the match court today, but I'm going to find a way to win the day still today," she said.
"It was a tough day in the office. I just have to take a lot of positives." With Petchey by her side, Raducanu appears well-positioned to build on her recent momentum through the grass season.
