Roger Federer hires Paul Annacone as full-time coach
By ANIMonday, August 30, 2010
LONDON - Roger Federer has confirmed that he has hired Pete Sampras’ former coach, Paul Annacone, as his full-time coach after a successful trial period over the past month.
According to The Independent, Annacone still has some loose ends to tie up before his current contract with the Lawn Tennis Association expires in November. However, he will be in Federer’s side, working alongside Severin Luthi, the Swiss Davis Cup captain, at the year’s final Grand Slam event.
In his two Masters Series tournaments since working with Annacone, Federer reached the final in Toronto, losing to Andy Murray, and won in Cincinnati, his first title since the Australian Open.
“It’s just nice to hear a fresh, different voice for a change. He’s a very nice guy and he’s very calm and speaks from experience as a player and a coach. I guess he also had kids early as a player, so he knows how to handle that. I think the dynamics work really well,” Federer said.
“With Severin, Paul and me coming into the conversation just makes it really interesting. I can go with a very clear mindset into the matches,” he added.
Annacone will reportedly be with Federer throughout the US Open as the Swiss bids to win his sixth title at Flushing Meadows. He has reached the final every year since 2004. (ANI)
