Sharapova Names New Coach

November 22, 2013 | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
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Four-time Grand Slam champ Maria Sharapova has hired Sven Groeneveld as her new coach for the 2014 season. Sharapova parted ways with her coach Jimmy Connors in August after just a one-month tenure.

"I'm happy to announce my official partnership with Sven Groeneveld," Sharapova wrote on her Facebook page. "We've been working together since I got back on the court and after seeing him on the opposing side for so many years, I'm excited to have him become a part of my team. It has been a very seamless transition and I have had a lot of fun with the hard work we have put in so far. Looking forward to the year ahead."

Groeneveld has previously worked with Monica Seles, Mary Pierce and Ana Ivanovic. Sharapova is scheduled to return at the Brisbane International tournament in January.


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