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  • Annacone: Federer Split Was a Mutual Decision

    Annacone: Federer Split Was a Mutual Decision

    Roger Federer and Paul Annacone

    Roger Federer’s coaching split with Paul Annacone has been described as a mutual parting of ways by Annacone in an interview with the newspaper USA Today.

    “After a number of very good, heartfelt, and really thoughtful conversations about what’s best in timing for Roger and also for me,” they concluded it was best to move on, said Annacone. “I think we both feel good about it. I know I do.”

    Annacone still believes 32-year-old Federer has another Major title in him. “I can’t imagine anything other than success coming his way. For me, it’s not a matter of if. It’s a matter of when.”

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    Cover Photo: Marianne Bevis, Creative Commons License

  • Sharapova and Connors Part Ways

    Sharapova and Connors Part Ways

    Maria Sharapova’s short-lived coaching flirtation with Jimmy Connors has come to an abrupt end.

    After only a single match and a small number of practice sessions, Sharapova made the call to advise Connors his services were no longer required.

    The only match for which they were together saw the Russian world number 3 beaten by Sloane Stephens in the second round of the Cincinnati Masters.

    Connors, a former world number one and 8-time major winner, had previously coached Andy Roddick in a part-time role.

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