Internet Desk: Andy Murray and his coach Amelie Mauresmo have decided to part ways, thereby ending their two-year working relationship, confirmed the British world number three on Monday. Murray announced his decision following the loss to Novak Djokovic in the final of Madrid Open on Sunday.
The 28 year old Murray has not been able to repeat the same success when Ivan Lendl was his coach. The Scot won gold in 2012 London Olympics besides being crowned the champions of US Open and Winbledon in the same year. Murray won seven titles as well reaching the final of Australian Open twice with Mauresmo as his coach.
“I’ve learned a lot from Amelie over the past two years,” Murray said in a statement.
“She’s been a calming influence in the team and we’ll miss having her around.
“I’ll take some time to consider the next steps and how we progress from here, but I’d like to thank her for everything she has done, she’s been an invaluable member of the team.”
Mauresmo described working with Murray as being a fantastic experience.
“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed being part of the great team of people he has around him,” she said.
“Dedicating enough time along with the travel has been a challenge for me. I wish him and the team well and I hope he goes on to win any more titles.”
The partnership between the two Wimbledon champions seemed a surprise alliance when it was announced after the 2014 French Open.
Another reason for the break up might be Mauresmo not being regular on the circuit with Murray since giving birth to her son Aaron last August and had indicated then that she would have to see how she could cope with being both a parent and a globe-trotting coach.