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The American tennis GOAT, Serena Williams had an incredible partnership with her ex-coach Patrick Mouratoglou. The coach has recently caused a stir in the tennis world. Mouratoglou has been a prominent figure in the tennis world for many years, coaching some of the best players in the sport. He recently announced that he will no longer be accompanying Holger Rune on the ATP Tour. This comes despite the young Dane’s recent success under his tutelage.

Mouratoglou’s decision has sent shockwaves through the tennis world. This decision has sparked strong reactions from fans and tennis experts alike. Many fans are questioning the reasons behind Mouratoglou’s departure and what it could mean for Rune’s future.

Serena Williams’ ex-coach recently shared important news with fans

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The young Danish player has achieved significant success, including reaching the world’s top 10 and winning his first Masters 1000 title. Mouratoglou had initially joined forces with Rune in October 2022 after the Romanian Simona Halep ended her season early due to surgery. However, after Halep was temporarily suspended for failing a drug test, the partnership between Mouratoglou and Rune was extended.

Rune’s successful start to the year was attributed to the support of Mouratoglou and his Academy staff, including data analyst Mike James and fitness coach Lapo Becherini. Despite Mouratoglou’s departure as Rune’s coach, the Dane will continue to be coached by Christensen and his mother, Aneke, with the continued support of the Mouratoglou Academy staff.

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The news of Mouratoglou’s departure as Rune’s coach has been met with mixed reactions from tennis fans and analysts.

A prominent journalist shared, ” Holger Rune and Patrick Mouratoglou stop working together (weekly basis). Holger stays connected to the academy. The start of the season hasn’t been great to the Dane.” 

Some fans have praised his contribution to Rune’s success. Numerous other users have criticized him for leaving the young player midway through the season.

One fan was quick to tweet, ” The Mastermind running away from the grind…”

Mouratoglou has previously coached top players such as Serena Williams, Victoria Azarenka, and Stefanos Tsitsipas. He is known for his intense coaching style and has been credited with helping Williams achieve numerous Grand Slam titles.

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His recent departure as Rune’s coach has raised questions about his loyalty and commitment to his players.

One irritated fan tweeted,” He is running through tennis players like water.”

Some tennis fans have also questioned the impact of coaches on players’ success. Others argue that coaches play a crucial role in helping players reach their full potential. Below are fan reactions from users on Twitter-

While Mouratoglou is widely respected in the tennis world for his coaching expertise and success, his decision to leave Rune has not been well-received by many.

One nostalgic fan shared, ” Patrick ever since he gave Serena that ultimatum 💀.”

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It remains to be seen how this split will affect Rune’s career, but many fans and analysts are already questioning the decision and its potential impact.

Nick Kyrgios shared his excitement to coach Rune

Nick Kyrgios, has had a strained relationship with the tennis establishment. Nevertheless, he expressed his excitement on Instagram about potentially coaching or mentoring Holger Rune. Although Kyrgios has been critical of Mouratoglou in the past, he showed enthusiasm to assist Rune’s development in a recent Instagram story.

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The Aussie stated that he would love to help the Danish player. Kyrgios has been actively working on his game lately, with a renewed focus on fitness and mental coaching remaining to be seen if this coaching partnership will materialize. Kyrgios’ remarks also suggest that he may have taken a subtle jab at Mouratoglou. However, a partnership between the outspoken and unpredictable Kyrgios and Mouratoglou could produce exciting results.