Joyce enjoyed a remarkable stint with the Russian star, helping her on her way to become one of the greatest players of her generation.
A key aspect the former mentor put down to their successes was the relationship they shared before he came in as coach, as he revealed the pair got to know each other when Joyce was the 34-year-old’s hitting partner.
As a result, he feels due to the magnitude of Raducanu’s reputation already, it will be tough for the 18-year-old’s new coach to come in and help deliver success without an already built relationship.
He added: “If she goes to the Australian Open next year and goes out early, people will say it’s because of the coach.
