Jasmine Paolini Parts Ways with Coach Marc Lopez
In a surprising turn of events following her early exit from Wimbledon, Jasmine Paolini, currently ranked fourth in the world, has parted ways with her coach, Marc Lopez. This decision comes just days after Paolini faced a heart-wrenching defeat against Russian competitor Kamilla Rakhimova, where she lost with a score of 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the tournament’s initial rounds.
Coaching Change Announcement
The 29-year-old Italian tennis player, who made an impressive run to the finals at Wimbledon the previous year, announced the coaching change via her social media channels. Having collaborated with Lopez since April, the decision marks a significant shift, as Paolini had previously been under the guidance of Renzo Furlan.
Paolini’s Reflection on the Partnership
In her statement, Paolini expressed gratitude for Lopez’s commitment and the fruitful moments they shared, particularly highlighting their successful outings in Rome and Paris.
“We had some great results together,”
she reflected.
“I appreciate all the hard work and energy Marc gave every day.”
She acknowledged the importance of moving forward, stating,
“Now that this part of the season is over, I’ve decided to make a change. I’ve learned a lot and made good progress. I’m taking the time to reflect on what the next step will be. Thank you again, Marc, for everything.”
Looking Ahead
As Wimbledon progresses with the women’s semifinals set for Thursday and the men’s on Friday, fans and followers of the sport will be keenly watching how Paolini’s next move develops.
