Can New Coach Jumpstart Stalled Federer and Murray?

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Published: July 29, 2010

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What is happening?

Andy Murray decided to split with coach Miles Maclagan shortly after Roger Federer announced he would be teaming up on a trial basis with Pete Sampras' former coach, Paul Annacone. 

Something is definitely in the air.  Just what is the significance of these seemingly disparate actions by two of the tennis world’s top four?

If you are paying attention to the subtle signs, you get the feeling the top players are girding up, preparing for an all-out assault on the hard courts where they figure to be playing for all the marbles in 2010. 

Think about it. 

This is the season when the current No. 1 player, Rafael Nadal, is most vulnerable.  While no one can overtake the Majorcan in the next few months, the player who advances his standing by adding to his own ranking points may be laying the foundation for his tennis future. 

Andy Murray

If you recall, Maclagan stepped in to replace Brad Gilbert on Andy Murray’s team back in 2007. The Scot explained the departure of his current coach of more than three years by admitting he and Maclagan had major differences of opinion about the direction or approach they were taking in terms of Murray’s career.  They no longer saw eye to eye on what was important.

That cannot be good.  In fact, it is disastrous when the coach and the player do not agree. 

One must wonder who went astray in this bizarre scenario?  Regardless, Murray has made up his mind to stick with Alex Corretja until he finds a new coach—someone who will help him reach that No. 1 ranking and secure his first Major. 

Murray is the only member of the top four who has not taken that giant step of holding a Major trophy as a Slam winner on the last day of the tournament.

This week, the Scot is playing in the Farmers Classic in Los Angeles, stepping in to acce...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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