Emma Raducanu Works with Coach Andrew Richardson Again

May 15, 2026, 13:14
EuropeSports

Introduction

Emma Raducanu is a tennis player from Britain. She is working with her old coach, Andrew Richardson, again.

Main Body

Emma had many different coaches in the past. She worked with seven coaches. Now, she wants a coach she knows and trusts. She knows Andrew Richardson for a long time. Emma was sick for two months. She could not play in Miami or Rome. Now she is healthy and wants to play tennis again. Emma is now number 37 in the world. This is a lower rank. She will play in Strasbourg first. This helps her practice on clay courts before the French Open.

Conclusion

Emma and Andrew Richardson will work together in Strasbourg. She wants to play well at the French Open.

Learning

🎾 The 'Now' vs. 'Then' Pattern

Look at how the story changes time. This is the secret to A2 English.

Past (Finished)

  • She worked with seven coaches.
  • Emma was sick.

Present (Happening Now)

  • She is working with her old coach.
  • She is healthy.

The Logic

  • Use -ed for things that are over →\rightarrow worked
  • Use is + -ing for things happening these days →\rightarrow is working

Quick Word Guide

  • Rank →\rightarrow Your position in a list.
  • Trusts →\rightarrow Believes someone is good and honest.
  • Clay courts →\rightarrow Tennis floors made of crushed brick.

Vocabulary Learning

coach (n.)
A person who trains or teaches someone in a particular sport or skill.
Example:Emma works with a new coach every season.
player (n.)
Someone who participates in a sport.
Example:She is a professional tennis player.
sick (adj.)
Feeling ill or unwell.
Example:He was sick and could not attend the match.
healthy (adj.)
In good physical condition; free from illness.
Example:After recovery, she felt healthy again.
play (v.)
To participate in a sport or game.
Example:They will play in the tournament next week.
world (n.)
The planet Earth or the entire human society.
Example:She is ranked 37th in the world.
rank (n.)
A position in a list, especially in sports.
Example:Her rank has improved after the match.
practice (v.)
To do something repeatedly to improve skill.
Example:She will practice on clay courts.
court (n.)
A playing area for sports such as tennis.
Example:The tennis court is located in the city center.
trust (v.)
To have confidence in someone.
Example:She trusts her coach with her training.