This was a great surprise. Marion and the father looked to be inseparable. They had some quarrels in the past as the father is a bit tough on Marion (for the good, of course), but so far it has been a successful partnership.
Finally Marion announced she will be coached by former world no.1 Amelie Mauresmo. The split was a surprise, but not the choice of the new coach. In fact, Marion has mow joined the Fed Cup team after a 9 years hiatus due to the fact that the father wanted to be heavily involved in her training also during the Fed Cup where players have to be coached only by the captain… in this case… Amelie Mauresmo.
From Marion
Bartoli said: “Much has been discussed together, there is no rupture or clash, it is just the culmination of a long reflection.
“It happened little by little, my father always wanted the best for me and he told me that it might be better if I try something else to get what I want: a Grand Slam title.”
“I talk to him every day on the phone, there is no problem. We are always connected. For me the ideal would be to be with someone to help me win a Grand Slam and I think Amelie can. But it is up to her.” she added
