Federer splits with Annacone

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Federer splits with coach Annacone after three and a half years together

By Mike Dawes

PUBLISHED: 23:17 GMT, 12 October 2013

Former world No 1 Roger Federer has split with coach Paul Annacone after three and a half years.

The Swiss has slipped to seventh in the world - his lowest ranking for over a decade - and saw his hopes of reaching next month's end-of-season ATP World Tour Finals in London dented on Thursday by his third-round exit from the Shanghai Masters at the hands of Gael Monfils.

'After a terrific three and a half years working together, Paul and I have decided to move on to the next chapter in our professional lives,' the 32-year-old said in a statement on www.rogerfederer.com.
End of the road: Roger Federer has split with his coach Paul Annacone after three and a half years together

End of the road: Roger Federer has split with his coach Paul Annacone after three and a half years together

'When we started together we had a vision of a three-year plan to win another grand slam title and get back to the number one ranking.

'Along with many other goals and great memories, these two main goals were achieved.'

Federer joined forces with Annacone, the former coach of 14-time major singles winner Pete Sampras, in summer 2010, and has since won 13 titles.
Slide: Federer has fallen to No 7 in the world and suffered another early exit in Shanghai this week

Slide: Federer has fallen to No 7 in the world and suffered another early exit in Shanghai this week

However, the 17-time grand slam singles champion has claimed only one trophy this season and felt the time was right for himself and Annacone to go their separate ways.

'After numerous conversations culminating at the end of our most recent training block, we felt like this was the best time and path for both of us,' Federer added.

'Paul remains a dear friend, and we both look forward to continuing our friendship. I want to thank Paul for his help and the value he has added to me and my team.'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/te...Roger-Federer-splits-coach-Paul-Annacone.html

 

[Nathaniel_Near]

It's. About. Time.


Been calling for this for a while.

 

[Strategy]

Interesting..

I wonder who's next to coach the GOAT

 

[Nostradamus]

Is Uncle Toni available for coaching gig ?

 

[endbegin]

http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2013/10/federer-splits-coach-annacone-after-three-plus-years/49439/

My feeling is he will stay without a coach until the end of his career - unless he teams up with a former great player on a part-time basis - someone he respects / relates to.

 

[big ted]

maybe he could hire roche if hes not still coaching hewitt

 

[borg number one]

Maybe Andre Agassi could give him a little motivation with some training sessions. They seem like they get along pretty well. As far as a coach, I think Roche could be a real asset. Good call big_ted. Yet, would he be up for the travel and the grind of the tour? That would be interesting. Connors? Gilbert? Roddick?

 

[Marcus]

^^ Andy a Roddick coaching Fed ?

That's about the funniest thing I've read in this place full of crazy stuff !!

 

[MichaelNadal]

He could always use Uncle Toni lol.

 

[borg number one]

^^ Andy a Roddick coaching Fed ?

That's about the funniest thing I've read in this place full of crazy stuff !!

Yeah, that would be wild. I don't think there's any way that would happen. He might hit with him once in a while and talk, but he may not be coaching for a while. Perhaps down the road. Maybe no coach would be the way to go for him at this stage. Personally, I think someone like Roche or Peter Lundgren would be good choices if he went the coaching route.

 

[The Meat]

Back with peter to reclaim his missing 2 shot tennis ability.

 

[larlarbd]

I know I'll sound crazy & Pete would never travel that much w/Roger on a regular basis - but maybe next year at the US.Open we could see a certain Mr.Pete Sampras in rogers box.

I'd love to see Pete's input into Roger's current game - as a coach or no coach.

 

[Starfury]

Can't say I'm sad. For all the talk by commentators on how they "see" the influence of Annacone, all I saw was 1 Grand Slam title in 3+ years.

 

[The Meat]

Can't say I'm sad. For all the talk by commentators on how they "see" the influence of Annacone, all I saw was 1 Grand Slam title in 3+ years.

2012 was probably Federer's best year in that 3+ years, it's 1/3 not too bad. 2011 Federer screwed up and missed multiple grandslams.

 

[Devilito]

Can't say I'm sad. For all the talk by commentators on how they "see" the influence of Annacone, all I saw was 1 Grand Slam title in 3+ years.

not to mention how, ironically, he started turning into a grinder and lost a lot of his power and weapons with Annacone and how his net game got worse

 

[RF20Lennon]

He always did better coachless!

 

[monfed]

He could always use Uncle Toni lol.

Yea and when he learns about Toni's dirty tactics, he will immediately fire him.

 

[Who Am I?]

not to mention how, ironically, he started turning into a grinder and lost a lot of his power and weapons with Annacone and how his net game got worse

Or maybe he just got old.

 

[jackcrawford]

Back with peter to reclaim his missing 2 shot tennis ability.

100% agree - 2004 was on cruise control with Lundgren's coaching still in his head, he would benefit greatly from getting back with him.

 

[forzamilan90]

Interesting. Wonder if he stays coachless or gets a big time coach?