Francis Roig to educate Sloane Stephens after leaving Nadal

Veteran Spaniard Francis Roig is ready to be the brand new coach of former US Open champion Sloane Stephens.

“Blissful to have Francis Roig be a part of my crew as my new coach! Right here’s to a profitable journey collectively, let’s get to work,” tweeted the 29-year-old American, who gained her solely Main title at Flushing Meadows in 2017.

Roig not too long ago left Rafael Nadal’s crew after being part of the identical for the final 18 years. He stated he left his position to start out a brand new challenge with multiple participant. “It’s been a pleasure and honour to work with Rafa and the remainder of the crew,” Roig had stated in an announcement. “We by no means thought we might get so many outcomes and have such an extended profession with him however Rafa’s a phenomenon and makes all the things look straightforward.”

Nadal, who has gained 22 Grand Slam titles, described Roig as an necessary individual in his profession and thanked him for years of arduous work and friendship.

“Francis is a superb coach who is aware of tennis properly and has helped me loads to get higher and higher,” Nadal stated.

“I solely have phrases of gratitude and I want him all of the luck on this planet in his new challenge.”

Former World No. 3 Stephens has beforehand labored with Kamau Murray, Thomas Högstedt and Nick Saviano. She gained 5 of her six profession titles, together with the US Open, with Murray as coach.