According to her management, Raducanu’s injury is not expected to seriously threaten her preparations for the coming season. Indeed, she still plans to travel to Barcelona soon for a training block with her new coach Francis Roig.
It was also revealed on Monday that Raducanu has hired a new physio in Emma Stewart, an experienced operator who helped the British Rowing team claim eight medals at last year’s Olympic regatta in Paris. Stewart left British Rowing a month ago, and is expected to join Raducanu at tour events next season, filling a dual role that covers both physiotherapy and fitness training.
The appointment should mean that Raducanu is not always surrounded by an all-male entourage on tour. Last season, she clearly enjoyed spending time with Jane O’Donoghue: the former Lawn Tennis Association coach turned financial worker whom she often refers to as “a big sister”.
