Murray, Lendl Reignite Coaching Relationship

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World number two Andy Murray announced over the weekend that he and Ivan Lendl will rejoin forces, beginning at the Queen’s Club in London this week.

“I had two very successful years working with Ivan, he’s single minded and knows what it takes to win the big events,” said Murray. “I’m looking forward to Ivan joining the team again and helping me try and reach my goals.”

Murray and Lendl previous worked together from 2012-13 and in that time, Murray won the Gold Medal at the London Olympics in 2012, the U.S. Open title in 2012 and his Wimbledon triumph in 2013.

Lendl won eight Grand Slam titles and appeared in 19 Grand Slam singles finals during his career.

“I enjoyed working with Andy in the past,” said Lendl. “Andy and I have always stayed in contact so it should be fun to be part of his team again.”