After her BJK Cup expertise, an enthused Raducanu instantly began her pre-season programme in London with a brand new addition to her group.
Famend coach Yutaka Nakamura, who beforehand labored with Maria Sharapova and Osaka, has been enlisted to assist make her physique extra strong.
“I wanted a extra tailor-made method and somebody devoted to me,” stated Raducanu, who travels to Brisbane this week to proceed preparations earlier than the brand new season begins on 30 December.
“My athleticism is a giant energy that I’ve nowhere close to fulfilled. I feel I can turn into top-of-the-line athletes in tennis.”
Coach Nick Cavaday, her childhood mentor who she reunited with in the beginning of 2024, will proceed his position as a part of a tight-knit group.
Specific consideration is being paid to turning her serve right into a “weapon”.
Lengthening her takeback, having gone to a shorter swing in the summertime, has introduced extra rhythm, consistency and energy.
“Yutuka provides one other dimension to the way in which Nick and I work – it has turn into built-in and related,” Raducanu added.
“We will already see issues that we do within the gymnasium transferring onto the tennis court docket.
“We’re on a journey of exploration.”
