Roger Federer To Spend Test Period With Pete Sampras’ Former Coach

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Published: July 26, 2010

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Just when the talk is all of Roger Federer’s decline, his failure to get beyond the quarters of two Grand Slams, his slip to his lowest ranking in six-and-a-half years—all the way to No. 3—he plays the tactical equivalent of that zippy off-forehand that leaves his opponent rooted to the spot.

Just as his fans are gazing adoringly at photos of Roger, Mirka, and assorted family members on a luxury yacht in the Med, and then melting at the photos of the four starfish hands of his twin daughters on their first birthday, he is—metaphorically—planning that between-the-legs killer of a shot that takes the wind right out of their sails.

For Federer, with his usual economy and via the usual medium of his own website, has made an unexpected announcement. Addressed “Dear Fans,” it says:

“I've been looking to add someone to my team and I've decided to spend some days with Paul Annacone.

"As Paul winds down his responsibilities working for the Lawn Tennis Association, we will explore our relationship through this test period. Paul will work alongside my existing team and I am excited to learn from his experiences. 
See you soon, Roger.”

He has, of course, done this before. Last spring, it was briefly announced—neatly timed between news of impending fatherhood and his wedding—that he was exploring an arrangement with Darren Cahill. The year before, it was a part-time relationship with Jose Higueras who remained ‘on trial’ from Estoril through to the Spaniard’s migration to the USA to coach its elite players.

In a nice mirroring of the Cahill story, which broke just as Cahill retired as assistant coach to the Australian Davis Cup Team, Annacone is to leave his post as coach for men’s tennis and the GB Davis Cup team.

Annacone’s contract with the LTA does not end until November, but this latest development, on the back...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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