Maria Sharapova-Jimmy Connors Pairing Quickly Goes Way of Hollywood Marriage

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Published: August 16, 2013

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When Maria Sharapova announced she was bringing Jimmy Connors to her team earlier this summer, many expected that it might not be a match made in heaven.

Few, however, expected this.



After just one match—a second-round loss to Sloane Stephens at the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati—the two decorated champions have parted ways. 

Their partnership, which lasted only 33 days and one competitive match, makes Kim Kardashian's 72-day marriage look like a lifetime.

Sharapova announced that she was teaming up with Connors after she parted ways with her longtime coach Thomas Hogstedt following her early exit at Wimbledon.

Rumors of discord began to spread last night when Connors tweeted he was home in Santa Barbara enjoying a vodka on the rocks. Sharapova had told reporters that she was probably going to be training in Florida before heading to New York for the U.S. Open, which starts on Aug. 26.



On Friday morning there was a report in The London Times that Sharapova had dumped the controversial Connors, and soon the split was confirmed by Sharapova's agent, Max Eisenbud, and the four-time Grand Slam Champion herself. 

"It’s not the right fit for this time in my career," Sharapova told Matt Cronin of Tennis.com by e-mail.

The incredibly quick split has brought out the jokes on social media. 



Even Andy Roddick, who worked with Connors from 2006-08, has added his commentary to the mix. 

 

One of the reasons this is so shocking is because after Sharapova's loss to Stephens three days ago in Cincinnati, there was no outward indication that she was going to make any changes. 

After the upset, she told reporters she enjoyed having Connors in her corner:

It's great to have his support. And as I said, I mean, I'm enjoying be...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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