Berlin (AFP)
German Angelique Kerber, 13th in the world, announced Friday night that she will be leaving coach Rainer Schüttler two weeks after her early elimination at Wimbledon.
"We decided it was a good time to make a fresh start," said the 31-year-old German on her Twitter account, thanking her former coach "for her hard work and dedication over the past few years. month".
"There have always been ups and downs in my career that I accept as part of my athlete story.Moreover, I learned to face it and take up the challenge of going to before, "she added.
Kerber was awarded the services of Rainer Schüttler, himself former professional finalist of the Australian Open, end of November 2018.
His decision to separate is two weeks after his surprise elimination against Lauren Davis in the second round at Wimbledon, tournament she had won the previous year against Serena Williams.
It followed a big tumble of eight places in the WTA ranking to reach the 13th position.
The former world number one (2016), winner of three Grand Slam titles (Australian Open 2016, US Open 2016 and Wimbledon 2018), is currently experiencing a mixed season.
In addition to her last draw at Wimbledon, she was eliminated in the round of 16 at the Australian Open before being released in the first round at Roland Garros.
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