Maria Sharapova appoints Jimmy Connors as coach

Maria Sharapova

A day after parting ways with her coach Thomas Hogstedt, Maria Sharapova revealed on her website on Saturday that she would work with the eight-time major champion, Jimmy Connors.

Connors has previously coached players like former US Open winner Andy Roddick. He also had a brief stint with Sharapova just before the start of 2008 Australian Open.

Hogstedt coached Sharapova for three years. It is believed that he resigned on health grounds, and would be unable to travel with the player through the year.

She said :‘‘I am really excited about our new partnership and looking forward to the upcoming tournaments.”