Boris Becker denies rumours he’s set to join world number one’s coaching team
Boris Becker has denied rumours that he will coach WTA world number one Simona Halep.
Halep is going into the new season without a coach after Darren Cahill opted to step down to create more time to spend at home with his family.
That has left the Romanian scratching around for help as she looks to build upon her brilliant 2018 season.
However, it won’t be Becker who comes to her aid, with him tweeting: “For info: I will NOT be a trainer or consultant for Simona_Halep.
“It was also never discussed although I greatly appreciate Simo.
“I am filled with my (media) jobs in tennis.”
Zur Info: ich werde NICHT Trainer oder Berater von @Simona_Halep ! Es stand auch nie zur Diskussion obwohl ich Simo sehr schätze bin ich mit meinen Aufgaben im Tennis ausgefüllt! @Eurosport_DE @BBCSport @DTB_Tennis etc pp…
— Boris Becker (@TheBorisBecker) December 27, 2018
Romania Fed Cup captain Florin Segarceanu has been helping Halep during the off-season, but has made it clear he is not interested in taking the role permanently.
More from Tennis365:
-
-
Rafael Nadal will be a more aggressive player in 2019, coach warns rivals
-
Quiz! Test your knowledge on the tennis players who retired in 2018
-
Gallery of stars Down Under: Roger Federer with a western rock lobster, Naomi Osaka with a python
-
Novak Djokovic: ‘Beating Roger Federer record my major career goal’
-
EXCLUSIVE: Judy Murray identifies one reason why her sons have reached the top
-
Latest
-
Tennis NewsRoger Federer sends his fans into a frenzy with Twitter post ahead of his return to action
Roger Federer fans are counting down to his return to action in Doha next week and his tweet teasing his return instantly became a big hit.
-
Tennis NewsIga Swiatek’s perfect week as she claims her second WTA title
Iga Swiatek won her second career WTA title with victory over Belinda Bencic in the final of the Adelaide International.
-
NewsJamie Murray says quarantine threat on tour means players must be ready to adapt
The doubles specialist plans to travel to tournaments in Mexico and Miami next month without knowing what to expect on arrival.
-
Tennis NewsBattle of the Brits event is back and this time with spectators
The Battle of the Brits events were a huge success during the Covid-19 crisis and now they are set to return with spectators.
-
Tennis FeaturesThe only way is up for Naomi Osaka as she looks to replicate hard-court success on clay and grass
Oli Jefford on the world being Naomi Osaka’s oyster.
-
Kevin PalmerBritain’s strength in depth in doubles highlights quality of structure
British tennis may be wondering who can replace Andy Murray, but they have a very different story to tell in the doubles arena.
-
Tennis NewsRafael Nadal pulls out of his next event due to ‘ongoing’ back problem
Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the ABN…
-
Tennis NewsLleyton Hewitt to be inducted into International Tennis Hall Of Fame
Former world No.1 Lleyton Hewitt is the latest player who will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
-
Tennis FeaturesFive of the best men’s matches at the Australian Open featuring Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Rafael Nadal, and more
The matches that made us sit up and take note.
-
Australian OpenFive of the best women’s matches at Australian Open featuring Naomi Osaka vs Garbine Muguruza, and more
Five of the best women’s singles matches at the 2021 Aus Open.