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In a surprising turn of events, the collaboration between the former coach of Naomi Osaka, Sascha Bajin, and former world No. 1, Karolina Pliskova, has come to an end for a second time. The news was confirmed by Bajin himself on social media, leaving tennis enthusiasts both intrigued and curious about the reasons behind their parting ways.

The dynamic duo’s partnership had shown sparks of brilliance, with Pliskova achieving notable successes during their tenure together. As they bid adieu, the tennis world awaits eagerly to see what the future holds for both the talented coach and the seasoned player.

The journey of Sascha Bajin and Karolina Pliskova comes to an end again

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Sascha Bajin and Karolina Pliskova first started working together in 2021. It seemed to work well, as Pliskova had some good results, like reaching the final at Wimbledon. But last year, they decided to stop working together due to some issues. However, they gave it another try in 2023, only to part ways again.

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Bajin shared a heartfelt tweet to commemorate their separation. His tweet stated: “Hey @KaPliskova thanks for giving it another go with me. Thank you for all the fun moments and memories created. All the best from me to you and good luck at the US Open. Hope you get your slam Let’s see what’s next for me. Any suggestions guys?”

Last year, when they got back together, they both expressed excitement about working together again. Pliskova thanked Bajin for coming back, and he was happy to be back as well. Fans were hopeful about their renewed partnership.

Sascha Bajin and Karolina Pliskova’s partnership last year

In a heartfelt post last year, Bajin expressed his gratitude and excitement at reuniting with Pliskova. On social media, the 30-year-old Czech joyously proclaimed that they had “reunited” and would be working together on tour once the WTA season commenced again. Bajin reciprocated the sentiment, saying, “Thanks for having me back.” This poignant exchange between the coach and the player reflected the camaraderie they shared and left fans optimistic about their renewed collaboration.

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Sascha Bajin’s coaching legacy is undoubtedly impressive. His most prominent achievement came as the coach of Naomi Osaka when she clinched consecutive Grand Slam singles titles at the US Open in 2018 and the Australian Open in 2019.

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Before delving into coaching, Bajin was renowned as the long-standing hitting partner for Serena Williams. His invaluable experience and expertise were further shared with several other top players, cementing his status as a coach extraordinaire. Sascha Bajin and Karolina Pliskova’s split has captured the attention of tennis fans. Their partnership may have ended, but it left a lasting impression on players and fans alike.