Andy Murray SPLITS from Ivan Lendl for a 3rd time, as he strikes on from coach who helped him win three Grand Slams and two Olympic golds

Andy Murray and Ivan Lendl have ended their teaching relationship for the third and what seems ultimate time.

Lendl is not going to be with him on the Australian Open in January after a yr when the Czech veteran’s enter has progressively been diminishing.

It brings to a conclusion what was a remarkably profitable partnership between two extraordinarily contrasting characters. The largest successes in Murray’s profession – his three Grand Slam titles, two Olympic golds and reaching the world primary spot – all occurred whereas he and Lendl had been in harness.

Now 36 and within the twilight of his profession, Murray’s teaching duties shall be cut up between Jonny O’ Mara and the LTA’s Mark Hilton, who’ve been doing the lion’s share of it in 2023.

Murray and Lendl first acquired collectively in late 2011, and the next season the Scot gained the London Olympics after which adopted it up by breaking his duck on the Majors with victory on the US Open.

In March 2014 they cut up up with Lendl, at all times a reluctant traveller, preferring to spend extra time at house. They reunited in 2016, which noticed the participant win his second Wimbledon and attain the world primary spot by claiming the ATP Finals title in London. They parted once more in 2017 after the onset of Murray’s hip issues however acquired collectively for a 3rd time in 2022.

Murray stated immediately: ‘Ivan has been by my facet on the largest moments in my profession and I can’t thank him sufficient for all that he’s helped me obtain. He’s a singular character, who understands what it takes to win and I’ve learnt an terrible lot through the years from him.’

Lendl added: ‘I’ll look again with some nice recollections of the time Andy and I labored collectively. He’s as arduous a employee as there’s and the game is healthier due to him. I want him solely the most effective within the years to come back.’