Jasmine Paolini has referred to as recreation, set and match on a decade with Renzo Furlan, ending a glittering partnership that peaked final yr with Grand Slam finals, Olympic gold, and a Coach of the Yr crown for her long-time mentor.
“After 10 superb years collectively, I need to say an enormous thanks to Renzo Furlan for every thing he is finished for me,” the 29-year-old Italian wrote, asserting the top of “an unimaginable journey” on Instagram.
Paolini’s rise below compatriot Furlan had been outstanding.
In 2024 she was French Open and Wimbledon runner-up, gained doubles gold on the Paris Olympics and helped Italy carry the Billie Jean King Cup en path to turning into world quantity 4.
Furlan’s efforts didn’t go unnoticed – he was topped WTA Coach of the Yr.
And but, the curtain falls.
This season has been strong however much less glowing up to now, with Paolini bowing out within the Australian Open third spherical and reaching the semi-finals in Miami, the place she misplaced to world primary and eventual champion Aryna Sabalenka.
“Renzo has been such an essential a part of my development, each as a participant and as an individual,” Paolini mentioned.
“Every thing I’ve discovered from him will stick with me and proceed to information me on this new chapter, he’ll all the time be an essential particular person in my life.”
Paolini praised 54-year-old Furlan’s dedication – “typically removed from house and his household” – and signed off with “a lot respect and appreciation”.
The break up comes with the French Open approaching on Might 25, leaving questions over whether or not Paolini can repeat final yr’s success with out the coach who helped information her there.
