Maria Sharapova announces that Jimmy Connors is her new coach, Maria Sharapova has announced that Jimmy Connors is to be her new coach.The world No2 split with her previous coach Thomas Hogstedt on Friday, after three years of working together.
In a statement on her website, Sharapova said: "I am happy to announce that Jimmy Connors will be my new coach. I have known Jimmy for many years and we briefly worked together in 2008 just before the Australian Open. I am really excited about our new partnership and looking forward to the upcoming tournaments."
Third seed at Wimbledon this year, Sharapova, winner of four grand slam singles titles, suffered a surprise second-round 6-3 6-4 defeat to the world No131 Michelle Larcher de Brito.
The American Connors, who won eight grand slam singles titles, has previously coached Andy Roddick.
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