Raducanu on search for coach again after Cavaday quits over health issues

  • Player been criticised for chopping and changing coaches
  • British No 2 heading from Australian Open to Singapore

Emma Raducanu is searching for another coach after Nick Cavaday ended their partnership because of health issues. Raducanu first worked with Cavaday as a child and they resumed the relationship ahead of last season, where the 22-year-old returned to the top 100 following operations on both wrists and one ankle.

Raducanu spoke frequently about how positive the partnership had been and that she hoped it would be a long-term arrangement but it has now come to an end after 14 months. Their last tournament together was at the Australian Open, where Raducanu reached the third round, and the British No 2 said: “I’d like to thank Nick for a great partnership over the last year and a bit. Especially being post-surgeries, he helped get me back inside the world’s top 60. I wish him all the best in his next chapter and no doubt we’ll stay in touch.”

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‘I tried’: Novak Djokovic after retiring against Zverev at Australian Open – video

Novak Djokovic said he did 'everything I possibly can' to manage his injury before and during his Australian Open semi-final against Alexander Zverev. The 10-time champion retired hurt after losing the first set, and was booed off the court by some sections of the Rod Laver Arena. Djokovic suffered an injury to his groin area in his quarter-final against Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday.

The Serb took to the court on Friday with both dark tape and a white bandage enveloping his upper thigh. He revealed afterwards he had not hit a ball since his previous match, and the pain proved too much for him to play on after losing the first set on a tie-break. 'I want to keep going,' the 37-year-old added, but also admitted 'there is a chance' this could be his final appearance at Melbourne Park.

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Nascimento and William & Mary host UNC Wilmington

UNC Wilmington Seahawks (9-9, 3-2 CAA) at William & Mary Tribe (6-10, 3-2 CAA) Williamsburg, Virginia; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: William & Mary hosts UNC Wilmington after Bella Nascimento scored 24 points in William & Mary's 74-66 win against the Northeastern Huskies. The Tribe have gone 2-2 at home.

Davis and Old Dominion host Coastal Carolina

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (8-12, 1-7 Sun Belt) at Old Dominion Monarchs (8-12, 4-4 Sun Belt) Norfolk, Virginia; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Old Dominion takes on Coastal Carolina after Robert Davis Jr. scored 23 points in Old Dominion's 74-60 loss to the James Madison Dukes. The Monarchs are 5-7 in home games.