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Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Emma Raducanu reveals how she feels about sharing her coach with TNT Sports as British tennis star shares thoughts on unusual arrangement ahead of the French Open
Things are rarely by the book in the world of Emma Raducanu, and here in Paris she finds herself in the unusual position of sharing her coach with TNT Sport. The 22-year-old faces China's Xinyu Wang in the first round of the French Open on Monday - but whether she will have the benefit of Mark Petchey's advice from the stands depends entirely on the vagaries of the broadcast schedule. But Raducanu is all about looking on the bright side these days, and she insists the uncertainty has forced her to think on her feet. Petchey joined team Raducanu in Miami after the premature end of her coaching trial with Vlado Platenik and is working around his commentating commitments. In Paris he is part of the Discovery team, who are broadcasting on TNT Sport in Europe and TruTV in the US, so when it comes to having her coach courtside, the British No 2 will be at the mercy of the schedule. Also with Raducanu in Paris are Jane O'Donoghue, her childhood mentor turned financier who is taking a sabbatical from her day job, and Loughborough coach Tom Welsh. 'It completely depends on the schedule he (Petchey) gets,' said Raducanu. 'I knew that going into it. 'For him it's a great opportunity to keep doing what he does so well and at the same time have fun hopefully being on court with me. I have Tom here who is going to help and Jayne.' With coaching from the stands now permitted, the absence of Petchey from the box puts Raducanu at a disadvantage. O'Donoghue is never the most vocal on court and Welsh is inexperienced at the highest level. But Raducanu says she is learning to think on her feet when Petchey is absent, as he was during her first-round victory over Maya Joint in Rome. 'Being a lot more self-sufficient is something Mark has helped me with since Miami,' said the world No 41. 'A great sign of a coach is when you don't necessarily feel like you need them every shot, every point, so he's really helped me to figure things out for myself. 'When he's not here on the match court, if I am struggling with something or I want to ask something tactically or technically then I'll just go to Tom or Jayne.' Raducanu is well pleased with her current setup, but since the cessation of Andy Murray's partnership with Novak Djokovic there has been excitement over the prospect of the two highest-profile figures in British tennis uniting at some point in the future. Will we ever get the partnership the nation wants to see? 'I hope he's forgiven me for last year, I still feel bad about it,' laughed Raducanu, referring to her late decision to withdraw from the mixed doubles with Murray at his final Wimbledon. 'I don't know, that's something that's not been anywhere near my mind. I'm looking forward to seeing him around but as to anything more, that's very far out of my thoughts.' There were no British players in action on Sunday in a low-key opening day of the French Open - Grand Slam Sunday starts continue to be anti-climactic. Raducanu will lead the charge this morning at 10am UK time and will be a marginal favourite to get past world No43 Wang. The 23-year-old hits a big ball and, despite not having the best record on clay overall, has twice made the third round here. Katie Boulter will have to battle the notoriously rowdy French fans as well as Carole Monnet and Jodie Burrage has her work cut out against Danielle Collins. The most eye-catching matchup from a British point of view is Jacob Fearnley against 2015 champion Stan Wawrinka. The 40-year-old Swiss last year ended Murray's French Open career in the first round here, and Fearnley was happy to accept the narrative of retribution. 'I guess we can see it like that,' said the 23-year-old. 'Hopefully I can get the revenge for Scotland!'
Associated Press
12-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Earthquake Brace + Bolt Grants Now Available to More Eligible California Homeowners
Seismic-retrofit program offers grants of up to $3K to help improve safety of older homes in more than 1,100 ZIP Codes SACRAMENTO, CA, February 12, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- The 2025 Earthquake Brace + Bolt grant application window is open, according to an announcement today by the California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP). The California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP) announces the opening of their Earthquake Brace + Bolt grant application window for 2025. California homeowners are now eligible to apply for Earthquake Brace + Bolt ( EBB) seismic retrofit grants, to help make their home less vulnerable to earthquake damage. This year, 303 new ZIP Codes have been added, making the total number of eligible ZIP Codes 1,118. Opening January 15, 2025, and continuing through, March 26, 2025, eligible homeowners can apply for up to $3,000 in seismic retrofit grants at More than $20 million in grant funding will be available to help offset the cost of seismic retrofits that bolt older houses to their foundations and brace the crawl space walls, when present, making them less vulnerable to earthquake damage. Since the 2013 EBB program launch, more than 28,500 California homeowners have received grant assistance for strengthening their homes against earthquake damage. The EBB grant program is administered by the California Residential Mitigation Program ( CRMP), a Joint Powers Authority between the California Earthquake Authority ( CEA) and the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services ( Cal OES). 'Strengthening homes through the Earthquake Brace + Bolt program not only reduces the risk of costly damages but also gives homeowners peace of mind knowing their properties are better prepared to withstand seismic events,' said Janiele Maffei, Chief Mitigation Officer, California Earthquake Authority. 'By striving for more applications this year, we are working to make a significant impact in protecting California homes and families from the devastating effects of earthquakes.' Income-eligible homeowners may also qualify for supplemental grants. Up to $7,000 in additional grant funds are available for households with an annual income at or below $89,040, which may provide up to 100% of the funds needed to cover a seismic retrofit. Grants are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and available funds. 'Earthquake retrofits are a cornerstone of creating a safer and more resilient California. By securing older homes with proven seismic strengthening measures, we not only protect families and their investments but also reduce the potential strain on communities during a major earthquake,' said Tom Welsh, Chief Executive Officer of the California Earthquake Authority. 'Every home retrofit brings us closer to a more resilient California.' Beginning January 15 through March 26, 2025, eligible homeowners can apply for a retrofit grant at where they can also find detailed program information, select a trained California-licensed general contractor and view the full list of ZIP Codes and program areas. New EBB program ZIP Codes include areas in and around Los Angeles County, Riverside and San Diego. About Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) Established by the California Residential Mitigation Program, EBB offers up to $3,000 to help California homeowners retrofit their house to reduce potential damage from earthquakes. A residential seismic retrofit makes a house more resistant to earthquake activity, such as ground shaking and soil failure, by bolting the house to its foundation and adding bracing around the perimeter of the crawl space. For more information, including an online media kit, please visit About the California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP) CRMP was established in 2011 to help Californians strengthen their homes against damage from earthquakes. CRMP is a joint powers authority created by the California Earthquake Authority (CEA) and the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). For more information, please visit: .
