Zheng Qinwen's collaboration with Nadal's esteemed coach has come to an end; has the top Chinese player suffered a significant loss after parting ways with Roig?

Zheng Qinwen's team has once again experienced a significant transformation, as the top Chinese player has parted ways with the esteemed coach Roig, whom she had worked so hard to recruit!

The breakup between the top Chinese player and Roig has been a hot topic, not due to an official announcement from Zheng Qinwen or her team, but originating from British player Raducanu.

The British media outlet, Daily Mail, has reported in detail that Roig has officially joined Raducanu's team. The report states that Raducanu targeted Roig, the esteemed Nadal coach, right after Wimbledon, and also pointed out that their collaboration is expected to last until the end of this season, which adds credibility to this news.

With Roig now heading to Cincinnati to support Raducanu, this rumor has been confirmed, indicating that Zheng Qinwen and Roig have indeed parted ways.

In fact, before the news of Zheng Qinwen and Roig's breakup was confirmed, there was already considerable speculation about whether their collaboration would continue after Wimbledon.

Speaking of the connection between Zheng Qinwen and Roig, reports from various media indicate that it has been quite a tumultuous journey.

It is said that Zheng Qinwen went to great lengths to recruit this renowned coach by leveraging the personal connections of coach Pere Riba. Since both he and Roig are Spaniards, the saying goes that "countrymen see countrymen," making communication seamless, which naturally gives her an advantage over other strangers negotiating with the esteemed Nadal coach.

Even so, when Pere Riba extended this olive branch to Roig on behalf of Zheng Qinwen, expressing a strong desire to collaborate, this well-known coach did not immediately agree. After three months of discussions, it is unclear what methods Pere Riba used to persuade Roig, but eventually, this celebrated coach relented and agreed to join Zheng Qinwen's team.

Thus, when Roig appeared in Zheng Qinwen's team before Wimbledon this year and began training her on grass, public opinion immediately erupted.

The significant reaction from the public stems from the fact that Roig is unlike any other tennis coach; he has personally witnessed Nadal lift 22 Grand Slam trophies. Especially when he joined Nadal's team, he utilized his extensive grass experience and technical adjustment skills to transform Nadal, a clay expert, into a versatile warrior capable of excelling on all surfaces, contributing significantly to Nadal's career Grand Slam achievements.

Therefore, having such a renowned coach willing to assist Zheng Qinwen makes it clear what ambitions the top Chinese player has: she aims to leverage his wealth of experience to achieve success on the Grand Slam stage.

Unfortunately, this powerful partnership did not lead to significant results at Wimbledon, as Zheng Qinwen, brimming with ambition, only played one match before being eliminated by Siniakova, ending her journey in London much earlier than expected, which shocked many.

After Wimbledon, the collaboration between Zheng Qinwen and Roig immediately became a focal point of public interest. Zheng Qinwen had previously emphasized in interviews that her partnership with Roig was short-term, and whether it would extend into a long-term relationship would depend on their feelings after the grass season concluded.

As the public debated whether the two could continue their collaboration, some pointed out that given Zheng Qinwen's poor performance at Wimbledon, retaining a coach of Roig's caliber would be extremely challenging. Compounding this, she soon withdrew from the entire North American season due to recovery from surgery, leading many to believe that the collaboration between the top Chinese player and the esteemed Nadal coach was nearing its end, possibly only awaiting an official announcement.

Now that the collaboration between Raducanu and Roig has been finalized, it confirms previous public speculations. However, it was unexpected that the news of their breakup did not come from Zheng Qinwen or her team but was indirectly revealed by Raducanu.

From the current public discourse surrounding Zheng Qinwen and Roig's breakup, the overall sentiment can be summarized in one sentence: Zheng Qinwen may have missed a great opportunity!

Originally, bringing in Roig was a significant effort, and now letting go of such a renowned coach so easily has led many to believe that Zheng Qinwen's decision was not wise. Some have even suggested that since money is not an issue, if she couldn't win Roig over emotionally, she should have spared no expense to keep him, as it’s not an indefinite hiatus. If her sincerity was adequately conveyed, Roig would naturally not leave.

Many believe that Zheng Qinwen's loss in parting ways with Roig stems from another reason: his experience and capabilities on grass are unmatched compared to the temporary coaches she had previously and her current coach, Pere Riba.

Earlier this year, during the Australian Open, Zheng Qinwen collaborated with Berdych due to Pere Riba's inability to accompany her because of surgery; the team couldn't function without a coach, making it a necessary choice. From the Middle Eastern season to the French Open, she collaborated with Costa, which was speculated to be an attempt to leverage his clay experience for a big win at the French Open. However, Costa's strengths overlapped with those of Pere Riba, so their hasty end to the collaboration is understandable.

However, Roig is completely different from Berdych and Costa; his expertise and skills on grass are highly regarded in the industry, making him the most essential addition to Zheng Qinwen's team and highlighting Pere Riba's greatest shortcoming, making them incomparable. After finally securing Roig, losing him so soon after investing so much effort raises concerns that it might be a significant misstep on Zheng Qinwen's part! (Source: Tennis Home, Author: Moon River's Starry Sky)