Less than 24 hours ago Andy Murray made an announcement regarding his coaching team and it has been the talk of the British press since. Meanwhile, the other British No.1, Johanna Konta, continues to look for a new coach for herself.
In other news, Spanish newspaper El Pais provides an insightful and interesting piece regarding Jack Sock and the current state of American tennis.
Numerous UK publications: The End of Murray-Lendl
On Friday night Andy Murray confirmed that he has parted ways with Ivan Lendl for the second time in his career. Kervin Mitchell from The Guardian commented that the decision could be the ‘final time’ both men work together. Their first spell was between 2012-2014.
“Whoever triggered the divorce, the parting inevitably throws the player’s (Murray’s) comeback in January into minor confusion.” Mitchell wrote.
Mike Dickson for The Daily Mail also took the same viewpoint as Mitchell. He points out that the departure will have no impact on Murray’s immediate plans with Jamie Delgado taking over as his principal coach.
Finally, The Telegraph links the separation to Murray’s time away from the tour. The former world No.1 hasn’t played since losing in the quarter-finals at Wimbledon due to a hip injury.
Konta’s coaching plans
The Times covered Johanna Konta’s ongoing search for a new coach. Earlier this year she split with Wim Fissette after 10 months working together. Fissette has since been appointed as Angelique Kerber’s next coach. Stuart Fraser reports that ‘informal discussions’ with ‘interested parties’ have already taken place. Casting speculation of who Konta’s new mentor might be.
“A number are currently player-less, including Thomas Hogstedt (the former coach on Maria Sharapova and Eugenie Bouchard), Torben Beltz (who worked with Kerber but has not been replaced by Fissette) and even Martina Hingis.” Fraser wrote about potential new coaches for Konta.
The Sun also covered Konta’s search.
El Pais: The nostalgia of American tennis
Alejandro Ciriza covers Jack Sock’s run to the last four of the ATP Finals and the hopes he brings to American tennis. An American player hasn’t played in the final of the season-ending event since James Blake in 2006.
“The United States, one of the great factories of the world of tennis, if not the most powerful, generates good products, but not the stars of the old times. Roddick was the last. He lifted the US Open (title) in 2003, the last big one for the Americans, and he held the number one position for 13 weeks.” One extract from the article reads.
