Emma Raducanu is settling in with new coach Francis Roig, even if he’s had to be brutally honest.

The British No.1 swept aside Olga Danilovic at the Cincinnati Open , continuing her improved form in the prelude to the US Open , the Grand Slam she won in record-breaking fashion in 2021.

The 6-3, 6-2 win was her first match under the guidance of the vastly experienced Spaniard Roig , who coached countryman Rafael Nadal from 2005 to 2022.

It comes at a good time too, with Raducanu’s next opponent world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka , who knocked her out of home tournament Wimbledon just as she was looking to convert some strong form into a deep run.

Asked what impact Roig has already had, she admitted it was some brutally honest all round advice.

Speaking in Ohio, she said: “It’s just

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