Raducanu Shakes Up Her Team, Hiring New Physio Following Split From Yutaka Nakamura
Emma Raducanu has made another significant change to her support team, hiring a new physiotherapist following her split with renowned trainer Yutaka Nakamura. The move marks the latest step in her ongoing effort to rebuild her team and regain full momentum on the tour after a challenging stretch with injuries and stop-start performances.
Nakamura, widely respected in both tennis and elite sports performance, had become a key figure in Raducanu’s physical preparation. His experience working with top athletes brought structure and intensity to her training blocks, but their partnership has now come to a close as Raducanu looks for a fresh approach.
The newly appointed physiotherapist is expected to play a pivotal role in helping her manage the physical demands of the tour, particularly as she aims for a consistent, injury-free season. Sources close to her camp suggest that this decision is part of a broader strategy to rebuild her team with specialists who can provide tailored, long-term support rather than short-cycle fixes.
For Raducanu, whose career has seen dramatic highs and difficult interruptions, assembling the right people around her has become just as crucial as the work she puts in on court. The arrival of a new physio signals her commitment to stabilising her fitness, strengthening her baseline resilience, and ensuring she can compete at her highest level across an entire season.
As she prepares for her next run of tournaments, all eyes will be on how this new addition shapes her training and recovery. With Raducanu, every team change seems to come with a new chapter — and fans will be watching closely to see how this one unfolds.
