Post-Miami, Raducanu decided it would be more beneficial to skip Great Britain’s Billie Jean King Cup tie and do a short training block in the United States instead.
The 2021 US Open champion spent the time in Los Angeles, where she worked with Petchey for 10 days before heading back to Europe.
Raducanu, who has known Petchey since she was a teenager, says she is enjoying the “thought-provoking” nature of their conversations.
Creating a relaxed atmosphere around her – which she said helped her “express” herself in Miami and be more “authentic” – is another hallmark of the partnership.
Raducanu has also found greater equilibrium off the court. In LA, she enjoyed hiking trips in the mountains, while she found a yoga class in Madrid after training.
“I’m happy with [the training block] and how I’m feeling on the court right now. I think I did some great work on my game and I’m looking forward to testing it on a match court,” said Raducanu, who is 49th in the world after her Miami run.
