National tennis centre

Billie Jean King Cup: Emma Raducanu, the 22-year-old British tennis star, is setting her sights on becoming one of the most athletic players in the sport as she prepares for the 2025 season.

In a significant step forward, Raducanu has hired renowned fitness trainer Yutaka Nakamura to bolster her physical robustness and help her regain competitive consistency following a string of injuries that have plagued her career since her historic 2021 US Open victory.

Nakamura, known for his transformative work with tennis icons Maria Sharapova and Naomi Osaka, brings decades of experience to Raducanu’s team. The collaboration signals Raducanu’s intent to focus on her physical fitness, an area she admits remains untapped.