Coach Dani Vallverdu pays the price for Grigor Dimitrov’s failure to arrest alarming decline
Grigor Dimitrov has opted to split with his coach Dani Vallverdu in an attempt to arrest his seemingly endless rankings slide.
The Bulgarian hit a career-high number three in the world after winning the ATP Finals in 2017, but he is in serious danger of falling out of the top 50 after losing to Taylor Fritz in the first round of the Madrid Open.
“After my match yesterday Dani Vallverdu my long time coach and I sat down together,” Dimitrov announced on Twitter.
“After three great years, we will be going our separate ways.
“We had some career highlights and amazing moments on court.
“I want to thank Dani for everything he has done for me and I wish him nothing but the best in his next endeavors.”
Follow us on Twitter @T365Official and like our Facebook page.
More from Tennis365:
Latest
-
French OpenTalking points ahead of French Open: Rafael Nadal’s hunt for No 20, Andy Murray’s trip down memory lane
Nadal and Williams are both looking to make history.
-
French OpenMats Wilander previews the French Open as he outlines his fears for Rafael Nadal
Mats Wilander believes Rafael Nadal faces a very different challenge.
-
NewsJohanna Konta: ‘I’m playing against Coco Gauff, not her social media following’
Konta will take on the 16-year-old at Roland Garros.
-
NewsSerena Williams’ outlook on still playing at 39: ‘I don’t know when it’s going to stop for me. I just have fun’
Serena Williams still going strong at 39.
-
NewsDefending champion Rafael Nadal preparing for ‘most difficult conditions’ at Roland Garros
Cold, damp weather and heavier balls present a major challenge for Nadal.
-
NewsSimona Halep confident she can cope with weather as she prepares for French Open
Halep is the top seed and title favourite.
-
NewsAndy Murray finds humour in French Open rematch with Stan Wawrinka: ‘It’s an amusing draw’
Murray talks Roland Garros.
-
French OpenQ&A with tennis legend Chris Evert as she picks her French Open winners
Chris Evert has previews the upcoming Roland Garros.
-
French OpenJohn McEnroe on the challenges of playing on the red clay as he picks a French Open winner
John McEnroe warns Rafael Nadal faces fresh challenges.
-
NewsRoland Garros sees fan numbers slashed to just 1,000 per day due to coronavirus spike
French Open succumbs to Covid-19 resurgence.