Roger Federer has split from his coach Stefan Edberg, the pair announced last night.
The world No3 has been working with the Swede for two years, during which time he has won 11 tournaments, including three top-level ATP Masters 1000 events.
Both men specified that the partnership was initially intended to be for the 2014 season alone. Edberg will be replaced on Federer’s team by Croatian Ivan Ljubicic.
Federer wrote in a statement on his website and Facebook page: “After two very successful years, I would like to thank Stefan Edberg, my childhood idol, for agreeing to join my team. It was a dream come true.
“Although it was supposed to only be for 2014, Stefan was great and agreed to extend the partnership through this year, which I really appreciated. He taught me so much and his influence on my game will remain.”
Federer failed to add to his haul of 17 Grand Slam titles while working with Edberg but reached three finals, two semi-finals and has been runner-up at the World Tour Finals in both seasons.
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