Maria Sakkari ends partnership with coach Tom Hill after six years.
Following the 2024 Australian Open, the tennis community witnessed separations between players and coaches. After Holger Rune’s most recent split, it was WTA star Maria Sakkari who announced her departure from her coach.
Having collaborated for six years, Hill played a pivotal role in shaping the Sakkari we know today. They stood together throughout her journey, coming close to winning a Grand Slam. Despite not speaking Greek, Hill developed a close bond with the tennis star and her family.
Their special connection was showcased in various episodes of the Netflix series ” [Title Omitted],” where Hill provided unwavering support to Sakkari during her lows. Despite facing criticism during Sakkari’s matches, he consistently offered comfort and pushed her to excel.
Under Hill’s guidance, Sakkari achieved her career-best ranking of World No. 3, claimed a WTA 1000 title, and maintained a Top 10 position for 125 consecutive weeks. Unfortunately, their paths diverged, prompting Sakkari to express her heartfelt gratitude to her coach via an emotional Instagram message.
Maria Sakkari and Tom Hill were once an unstoppable pair. Hill’s coaching style molded Sakkari into a formidable force on the tour.
Together, they reached new heights and solidified Sakkari’s standing in the rankings. However, after six years, the duo has decided to part ways. Hill shared this news on Instagram, thanking Sakkari for their incredible journey and assuring her that they will remain close friends.
The reason behind their split remains undisclosed, but it occurred prior to the Indian Wells and Miami WTA 1000 tournaments, where they had enjoyed significant success.
Nevertheless, Sakkari continues her journey, which began on a challenging note in 2024. After a disappointing second-round exit at the Australian Open, she faced consecutive first-round losses at Abu Dhabi and the Qatar Open. With the hope of returning to her winning ways, Sakkari will step onto the court with a new coach.
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According to the Source firstsportz.com