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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Tumaini Carayol

Andy Murray splits from coach Ivan Lendl after difficult season

Ivan Lendl with Andy Murray during a training session for this year’s Australian Open
Ivan Lendl with Andy Murray during a training session before this year’s Australian Open, where the Scot reached the third round. Photograph: William West/AFP/Getty Images

Andy Murray has decided to split with his longtime coach, Ivan Lendl, after an unsuccessful third stint together. The decision comes after a difficult six months for Murray on the ATP Tour culminated in a dire loss to Alex de Minaur at the Paris Masters after leading 5-2 and match point in the third set.

“Ivan has been by my side at the biggest moments in my career and I can’t thank him enough for all that he’s helped me achieve,” Murray said in a statement. “ He’s a unique character, who understands what it takes to win and I’ve learned an awful lot over the years from him.”

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