Friday 21 March 2014 12:53, UK
So, Andy Murray has parted ways with coach Ivan Lendl, the man who turned him from a four-time Grand Slam runner-up into a two-time major champion, but what will this mean for the future of the British No 1?
So who is out there? Well, Boris Becker has been hired to work alongside Djokovic while Stefan Edberg has already helped Federer prove the doubters wrong. Michael Chang is working with Kei Nishikori, Goran Ivanisevic has joined forces with Marin Cilic and Sergei Bruguera is now coaching Richard Gasquet. Probably the biggest change in a player over the past 18 months has seen Stanislas Wawrinka become the 'real deal' after winning the Australian Open crown earlier this year, helped by the guidance of former World No 2 Magnus Norman. If Murray were to hire another former Grand Slam winner, the likes of Jimmy Connors, who coached Maria Sharapova for one match before being fired, or even dare I say it, John McEnroe could be in the picture. It's unlikely the seven-time Grand Slam champion will relinquish his role as a successful television commentator and analyst in any case. Andre Agassi recently admitted his life was too busy to contemplate taking up a coaching role. One man who Murray could turn to on a short-term basis is 14-time major winner Pete Sampras. Why not? It could be a match made in heaven. The American was seen as a very aloof type of character, as is Murray. Both have been criticised for a lack of emotion on and off the court. The Scot has since won over many sceptics, but is still regarded my some as a man with 'no personality'. It might be a perfect role for 42-year-old Sampras, who retired 12 years ago after winning the US Open. However, with a happy family life, Sampras has stated that he would not be going down the coaching road, saying at the Australian Open: "No, no, no. It's not for me. I've been asked by a couple guys. But the travel, to go on the road, do all that they're doing is not something that I'm interested in." Maybe Andy Murray could change his mind .... What do you think Andy Murray should do next? And if were to hire a new 'superocoach', who do you think would be the ideal candidate. Send in your views below...