Medvedev and Cervara: End of an Era in Tennis
Daniil Medvedev and his long-time coach, Gilles Cervara, have decided to end their professional relationship after a season marked by ups and downs, including moments of tension at the US Open. The duo had worked full-time since 2017, when Medvedev, as a teenager, moved from Russia to the south of France. Cervara was key in Medvedev’s rise, taking him to the top of the world ranking and to win the US Open in 2021. However, the current season has presented challenges for Medvedev. The separation comes after a US Open where the tennis player had an altercation with the referee Greg Allensworth and confronted the public, culminating in the breaking of his racket after losing in the first round against Benjamin Bonzi. This incident was a reflection of Medvedev’s frustration on the court, costing him almost 40% of his prize money, with a fine of $42,500.Medvedev’s Instagram post:The relationship between the two was not always easy, with Cervara leaving the bench in several matches due to Medvedev’s attitude on the court. However, they also achieved great success together, including six Grand Slam finals. Cervara was recognized as the ATP coach of the year in 2019.“Thank you Gilles. Incredible 8-10 years together, 20 titles, number 1 in the world, but most importantly, many fun moments and memories that will stay with us forever,” Medvedev wrote on Instagram.
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Cervara’s Instagram post:“Daniil. Our fantastic eight-season adventure together is coming to an end. As a symbolic nod to life, it is after this US Open tournament that we end our collaboration,” Cervara wrote on Instagram.
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