Wednesday 26 November 2014 20:47, UK
Andy Murray has ended his working relationship with coach Dani Vallverdu and fitness trainer Jez Green.
Vallverdu and Green were part of the coaching set-up which helped the British No 1 establish himself as one of the sport's top players and to win two Grand Slam titles and the gold medal at the London 2012 Olympics.
In June of this year Murray chose former women's No 1 Amelie Mauresmo as his coach, three months after parting company with Ivan Lendl, and both Vallverdu and Green were reportedly unhappy at being kept in the dark over the appointment.
A statement from Murray's management read: "We sat down at the end of the season and decided that a change would be best for all of us.
"My off-season training and Australian Open preparations have already begun and I am very excited for the new year. I thank Jez and Dani for all their hard work over the years and wish them the best for the future."
Murray and Vallverdu are long-term friends who originally met at the Sanchez-Casal Academy in Spain more than a decade ago before the Venezuelan started to work in the Scot's coaching team, while Green had been involved for seven years.
The 27-year-old, who underwent back surgery last year, has made several coaching changes during his career with previous mentors including Mark Petchey, Brad Gilbert, Miles MacLagan and Alex Corretja.
It is understood Murray will seek to replace Vallverdu immediately, while his other long-time fitness trainer Matt Little could take on a more hands-on role following Green's departure.
Meanwhile, Murray's representative has revealed that the Scot and girlfriend Kim Sears have become engaged after nine years together.
Sears, 26, is a regular presence at Murray's matches and is the daughter of former Lawn Tennis Association head of women's tennis Nigel Sears.
