Emma Raducanu is out of the US Open in the third round, bringing to an end her first major alongside new coach Francisco Roig.
The two joined forces just before Cincinnati, and have instantly struck up a good partnership just after the British number one stormed into the semi-finals in Washington.
Solid performances in both Montreal and Cincinnati provided the perfect platform for success in New York, but she was soon halted by a rampant Elena Rybakina, who was unstoppable on the day.
Speaking after the result, Emma Raducanu was hopeful once again about her future chances of reaching such a lofty level.
However, whether that’s with Roig remains to be seen.
Emma Raducanu rates her level at the US Open under Francisco Roig
After all, one US Open reporter was keen to find out just how long she and the Spaniard had agreed to work together, with Raducanu revealing the initial time frame they had set out.
The 22-year-old admitted: “Yeah. Right now we’re working through to the end of the year, and I’m looking forward to just getting back to work really.
“It’s only been three weeks, but I think it’s been a pretty successful three weeks in the sense of we’ve made good improvement, and I think there are certain parts of my game which have gotten better for sure.
“Today, you know, my weaknesses were highlighted, but I think, you know, it’s only been three weeks and he can’t really work miracles, you know. So I know we’re doing good work, and I just look forward to continuing.”
Raducanu also claimed that the best players raise their level against her, and sought to explain why in the same press conference.
Emma Raducanu’s record against top ten players
Raducanu has performed with remarkable newfound consistency across 2025, yet has consistently been defeated by top-ten players.
It shows that she has the quality to beat almost anyone on tour, but when it comes to those elite competitors, she is lacking.
Raducanu has now lost her last eight matches against top-ten opponents, with a record of three wins and 13 losses to players of this ilk.
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Even those victories were hardly against the true elites like Rybakina, Aryna Sabalenka or Iga Swiatek, having beaten Maria Sakkari, Emma Navarro and Jessica Pegula.
Raducanu has talent and work rate in abundance, and has started well under Roig.
Hopefully she can continue to progress under his guidance, and by the time 2026 rolls around, she will be truly ready to start competing on every front.