In a recent announcement, professional tennis player Maria Sakkari and her coach, Tom Hill, have decided to end their professional partnership after six years of working together. This news comes as a surprise to many, considering their successful collaboration that included two Grand Slam semifinal appearances and a career-best ranking of No. 3. However, despite the split, Hill reassured fans that they will remain close friends.
The timing of this decision is notable, as Sakkari is currently on a three-match losing streak and is expected to drop out of the Top 10 in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) rankings. Her disappointing performance began with her second-round elimination at the Australian Open last month, followed by early exits at the Abu Dhabi Open and the Qatar Open. These recent losses have highlighted a slump in Sakkari's form, particularly when compared to her remarkable achievements in 2021, where she reached the semifinals of both the U.S. Open and the French Open.
