Dinara Safina is pleased to see her former coach Davide Sanguinetti becoming a member of Elena Rybakina’s staff because the Russian tennis legend says the Italian is a good individual but in addition somebody who completely understands his participant.
On Monday, the 2022 Wimbledon champion introduced 1998 Wimbledon quarterfinalist Sanguinetti as her new coach.
Earlier than this deal was struck, the world No. 5 parted methods with Goran Ivanisevic.
Elena Rybakina and Goran Ivanisevic© Goran Ivanisevic/Instagram – Truthful Use
Additionally, there may be the uncertainty relating to the Stefano Vukov destiny because the 37-year-old remains to be not allowed to formally coach on the Tour till the WTA finishes their investigation.
Nonetheless, Rybakina will not be alone at this week’s Abu Dhabi Open.
Whereas some followers had been a bit stunned with the Kazakh’s teaching decide – primarily as a result of they did not know a lot about Sanguinetti – the Italian really labored with a prime participant up to now.
Safina to Rybakina: It is a large plus for you
“I’m sincerely happy about this collaboration, because I know Davide personally, I’ve worked with him myself and I have nothing but fond memories of him.
“He was by my aspect in tough occasions, and he actually needed to assist me, he inspired me rather a lot. You already know, he at all times tries to know the participant, which is necessary as a coach.
“Another important point: he communicates very well and is friends with Stefano Vukov, so I think that’s a big plus for Elena too. We can only wish them good luck and we’ll be keeping a close eye on this.”
Safina, who’s now 38 years previous, began working with Sanguinetti in 2011, which sadly turned out to be her final season on the Tour.
After performing some very notable issues early in her profession, the Russian sustained an unlucky again harm and though she did not formally retire till 2014, her final match got here in 2011 Could.
