Even with all his experience, Emma Raducanu’s legendary new coach got her a telling off during her defeat to Aryna Sabalenka at Cincinnati.

Francis Roig, who helped Rafael Nadal to his 22 Grand Slams , was coaching the British No.1 during a match for only the second time , but overstepped the mark.

Raducanu was taking on world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka in the third round, and Roig certainly made an impression as he chatted to her throughout the match.

Yet one moment resulted in a warning for Raducanu as both player and coach left their posts to talk through a point at the corner of the court.

The 2021 US Open winner could be heard saying, ‘help me understand’ to Roig, only for the match umpire Miriam Bley to interrupt, shouting out: “Emma, Emma!”

Once back at her seat, she was told

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