Four-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova has hired Sven Groeneveld as her new coach for the 2014 season.
Published : 22 Nov 2013, 07:47 PM
The Russian world number four made the announcement on her Facebook page on Thursday after being without a coach since parting ways with Jimmy Connors in August.
Connors lasted just a month after joining the 26-year-old following the Wimbledon tournament in July.
"I'm happy to announce my official partnership with Sven Groeneveld," Sharapova wrote.
"We've been working together since I got back on the court and after seeing him on the opposing side for so many years, I'm excited to have him become a part of my team.
"It has been a very seamless transition and I have had a lot of fun with the hard work we have put in so far. Looking forward to the year ahead."