The former British number one has been helping out the 22-year-old tennis ace on an informal basis since March, but the 54-year-old broadcaster - who appears as a commentator and analyst for the likes of ITV, BBC, Amazon Prime and more - insisted he wouldn't be able to step up into a full time role.

He told the Nothing Ventured podcast: "I think at the moment we are a bit more short term. She's practising this week in London and her next tournament is Washington, and she'll stay in the States the whole time.

"Our situation is a little fluid at the moment. I am going to help her this week as much as I can, I have some other commitments I can't get out of.

"We are very aware she needs a second coach to come on board and maybe just one coach, not me, as well."

Petchey explained that his goal is to create "the best possible environment" for Raducanu to succeed.

He added: "All I am trying to do is facilitate the best possible environment for Emma to produce the tennis she can.

"Whether that involves me or does not involve me is not a question that I'm worried about. We are just trying to find something that will be stable or good for her."

On Friday (04.07.25), she lost to world number one Aryna Sabalenka, although she received high praise for her performance.

Petchey said: "It was a great tennis match. It's been pretty positive from a point of view you can reflect on the fact the match was great, and get feedback from people talking about it.

"I've sought out opinions from people I respect in the industry, coaches, asking them what they felt about the match and what she could have done better and that gives you a chance to formulate a plan going forward for this week and in the future."