Elina Svitolina is on the hunt for a new coach after parting ways with Andrew Beetles.
The two-time Grand Slam semi-finalist issued a statement on Monday confirming that she will no longer be working with her British mentor with them both deciding to go ‘their own ways.’ Beetles, who is the former hitting partner of Ana Ivanovic, spent his first full season with Svitolina back in 2017. He started as an assistant coach before later being promoted. Under his guidance, the Ukrainian rose to a ranking high of three and won 11 Tour titles.
“After 5 years and 11 titles together!! Andy and I both agreed it was the right time to move our separate ways. I am very thankful for all his hard work and endless support. I wish him only the best in his future career!’ Svitolina wrote on Twitter.
The announcement comes a week after Svitolina suffered a shock first round loss at the Tenerife Open to Colombia’s Camila Osorio who went on to reach the final. So far this season she has won 41 out of 61 matches played on the Tour with her best performance occurring at the Chicago Open where she won the title. Svitolina also won a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympic Games and reached the quarter-finals of the US Open.
Svitolina, who married Gael Monfils earlier this year, is currently ranked sixth in the world. She is hoping to finish the season ranked inside the world’s top 10 for the fifth year in a row.
There is currently no information about who may take over as the new coach of the 27-year-old.
Svitolina’s 2021 results
- Melbourne 1 – QF
- Australian Open – R4
- Doha – QF Dubai – R2
- Miami – SF
- Stuttgart – SF
- Madrid – R1
- Rome – QF
- French Open – R3
- Berlin – R2
- Eastbourne – R2
- Wimbledon – R2
- Tokyo Olympics – Bronze medal
- Canadian Open – R2
- Cincinnati – R2
- Chicargo – Champion
- US Open – QF
- Chicargo 2 – QF
- Indian Wells – R4
- Tenerife – R1
