Andy Murray and Ivan Lendl Announce End to Partnership

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Published: March 19, 2014

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Two-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray is prepared to begin a new chapter in his tennis career.  

According to The Times' Neil Harman, the world No. 6 will end his coaching relationship with former tennis great Ivan Lendl: 



Lendl confirmed the breakup and announced plans for the future, per BBC's Staff:

"Working with Andy over the last two years has been a fantastic experience. He is a first-class guy," said Lendl.

"Having helped him achieve his goal of winning major titles, I feel like it is time for me to concentrate on some of my own projects moving forward including playing more events around the world which I am really enjoying.

"I will always be in Andy's corner and wish him nothing but great success as he too goes into a new phase of his career."

BBC's Staff also provided a statement from Murray. "I'm eternally grateful to Ivan for all his hard work. We've learned a lot as a team and it will be of benefit in the future," said Murray.

It remains to be seen whether there are other factors in play, but there's no doubt that Murray blossomed under Lendl's watchful eye. 

Murray and Lendl teamed up at the start of 2012, and over the past two-plus years, the Scotsman has won an Olympic gold medal, broken through at a major—winning the 2012 U.S. Open—and became the first homegrown talent to win Wimbledon since Fred Perry in 1936.



Coming off back surgery last fall and set to turn 27 this May, Murray is slowly working his way back into top form. He's yet to win a title in 2014 and is still looking for his first berth in a tournament final. 

Now, the pressure to win will only be compounded by his coaching transition. 

There's no doubt that the 54-year-old Lendl, a former world No. 1 is a tough-minded man and an intense coach, but his wisdom brought the best out of Murray's g...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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