Agnieszka Radwanska is about to return to the WTA Tour as a coach after agreeing to hitch Magda Linette’s group.
The 2012 Wimbledon runner-up, who retired after the 2018 season, will reportedly be within the position as “advisor and second coach” however will accompany the present world No. 38 in not less than “8-to-10 weeks.”
Additionally, it’s being reported that their partnership will final not less than by way of the tip of the clay season. Then, they may resolve whether or not or to not proceed with their collaboration.
Agnieszka Radwanska joins Magda Linette’s teaching group as advisor and 2nd coach.The preliminary assumptions for now: cooperation till the tip of the clay courtroom season and 8-10 weeks of direct working.Credit: Break Level podcast made by @MarekFurjan and @CeltDawid
— Michal Samulski (@MichalSamulski) December 18, 2024
On X, 32-year-old Linette excitedly confirmed the information.
“Somebody pinch me! @ARadwanska simply joined my group!” the 2022 Australian Open semifinalist introduced.
Somebody pinch me! @ARadwanska simply joined my group!😍 pic.twitter.com/ez3InrzcBk
— Magda Linette (@MagdaLinette) December 18, 2024
Radwanska coached a bit on the United Cup and Linette was part of the group
For the 2023 United Cup version, Poland named the previous world No. 2 and her husband Dawid Celt because the group captains.
“It should be a problem for me as nicely to educate such good gamers like Iga and Hubert. Taking part in is one factor, however sitting on the bench is one other factor. I do not know what’s harder to be trustworthy, so I suppose we’ll see there,” Radwanska mentioned earlier than the beginning of the 2023 United Cup.
That 12 months, Linette was additionally part of the group. And the 32-year-old fairly nicely, profitable three of her 4 singles matches on the occasion.
In 2024, the Pole struggled along with her consistency – posted a 30-26 report – and completed ranked simply contained in the top-40. Nonetheless, she did handle to win one title after making all of it the way in which on the WTA 250 event in Prague in July.
With Radwanska in her group now, the previous world No. 19 will definitely be hoping to have a significantly better 2025 season.
It is going to be fascinating to see how the 2012 Wimbledon finalist does as a coach and if she can assist Linette make some notable outcomes.
