Patrick Mouratoglou reacts on social media after Naomi Osaka confirms that he is no longer her coach

Patrick Mouratoglou is the latest to break his social media silence after Naomi Osaka confirmed they had ended their professional relationship last night.

The two had first joined forces in September of last year, with the Japanese tennis star replacing Wim Fissette, now working alongside Iga Swiatek, for the former coach of Serena Williams.

The hope was that he might be able to help spearhead her return to the apex of tennis after her struggles to instantly thrive after her break from tennis, but it has clearly proved unsuccessful.

Alas, there seems to be no hard feelings between the two, both of whom have now sent their respective messages on social media to one another.

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The 27-year-old was first, with Osaka releasing the initial statement confirming her split with Mouratoglou.

He was quick to follow suit.

Patrick Mouratoglou reacts after splitting with Naomi Osaka

Taking to Instagram, the renowned coach, who is ever-present on social media, offering tips and tricks to aspiring tennis players, got serious.

After all, this marked the end of a ten-month partnership, even if it did not bring any titles at the 250 level or beyond.

There are plenty of factors that could explain why this partnership brought little success, but it’s not worth speculating. Naomi Osaka will continue to move forward, as will Mouratoglou, hopefully with only positivity having been left behind.

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That is certainly what their respective statements would have people believe, anyway, with both coming across as disappointed at the inability to make their relationship work.

The Frenchman would even put out a post on Instagram which read: “Nothing lasts forever. What counts is what a collaboration has brought to each other and what lasts after.”

He finished by noting: “I will always root for you and wish you nothing but the best.”

What’s next for Naomi Osaka?

Well, crucially for Osaka, she will want to find a new coach.

There are plenty of high-profile names on the market who are without players, and likely many more unknown entities who could be a good fit for the four-time Grand Slam champion as well.

Her options are limitless, as there is not a trainer on the planet who would not relish the chance to return her to the top of women’s tennis.

Aside from that, Osaka is also due to compete in the Canadian Open this week, following on from her early exit to Emma Raducanu in Washington.

Hopefully, she will have sorted her coaching situation by at least Cincinnati, to have enjoyed one tournament together before the US Open.

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