Emma Raducanu has reunited with coach Andrew Richardson, who guided her to the 2021 US Open title.
## What happened?
The 23-year-old initially parted ways with Richardson just two weeks after her historic win, citing his lack of experience.
But Richardson has now returned to Raducanu's coaching staff, leading her to the Queen's final last week.
She lost in straight sets to Donna Vekic, but Tim Henman, a British tennis hero and friend of Richardson, is hopeful about the reunion.
## Why it matters for Emma Raducanu
Henman admitted he was surprised by Raducanu's initial decision to axe Richardson, describing him as one of his closest friends.
Raducanu's grass-court run continues at Wimbledon, where she is set to be seeded at No. 32.
## What comes next?
The British tennis star is yet to win a title since her US Open victory and Henman speculated whether the Grand Slam win hindered her development.
As a qualifier, Raducanu stunned the sporting world with her fairytale victory at Flushing Meadows, but her ranking rose to No. 20 in the world.
She wasn't ready, physically and mentally, for top-level events, according to Henman.
And her initial dismissal of Richardson struck Henman by surprise, with the former world No. 4 saying: "I was surprised she chose not to work with him."
Raducanu's decision to reunite with Richardson may improve her results, with Henman hoping for the best.
The reunion is a significant development in Raducanu's career, with Richardson having a good history with the player since her early teens.
So it would be good if results improve, said Henman, who stopped short of predicting another Slam win for Raducanu.
But he insisted that under Richardson's tutelage, Raducanu will be able to perform consistently and become more durable on the court.
Raducanu's next challenge is Wimbledon, where she will face tough competition, but with Richardson by her side, she may be able to make a deep run.
The British tennis star has a lot to prove, but with her reunion with Richardson, she may be able to regain her form and make a strong showing at Wimbledon.