WIMBLEDON: Two-time grand slam champion Garbine Muguruza has split with her coach Sam Sumyk after four years working together.
Muguruza, who lost in the first round of Wimbledon this year, confirmed her decision in a post uploaded to her Twitter account. She began working with the Frenchman in 2015 and soon enjoyed success under his guidance. Winning her first grand slam title at the French Open the following year and then Wimbledon in 2017. The Spaniard won a total of six WTA titles under Sumyk’s guidance, including one this year in Monterrey.
“Few words to announce the end of an extraordinary ride, 2 Grand Slams and World N0 1. Beyond grateful for this last 4 years. Merci Sam,” Muguruza said on Twitter.
Sumyk has a wealth of experience in working on the WTA Tour. Prior to Muguruza, he also coached Vera Zvonareva, Victoria Azarenka, and Eugenie Bouchard. He is married to former player Meilen Tu, who guided her to a ranking high of 35th back in 2007.
The world No.27 will embark upon the US Open series with a win-loss record of 21-10 so far this season with one trophy to her name. She has reached the fourth round at the first two grand slams of 2019, as well as the quarter-finals in Indian Wells. During that period, Muguruza has defeated three top 20 players – Serena Williams, Elina Svitolina and Kiki Bertens.
There is no information yet as to who will take over from Sumyk in the future.
