Former tennis No. 1 Andy Murray parts with coach Ivan Lendl

Andy Murray has parted ways with coach Ivan Lendl for the third time, they announced on Friday.

Lendl helped Murray win all three of his Grand Slam titles and teamed up with the British player again last year.

Their last breakup was mutual, they said.

“Ivan has been by my side through the biggest moments of my career, and I can’t thank him enough for everything he’s helped me achieve,” said Murray, the former world number one. you have to win, and I’ve learned a lot from him over the years.”

Murray, 36, first hired Lendl in 2011 and made his breakthrough the following year, when he won Olympic gold before winning his first Grand Slam title at the US Open.

A year later, Murray became the first Briton to win Wimbledon in 77 years.

They parted ways in 2014, but Lendl, an eight-time Grand Slam winner as a player, returned in 2016 with Murray winning his second Wimbledon title and second Olympic gold medal while becoming world No. 1 for first time.

Murray began working with Lendl again last year as he continued to try to revive his career following hip resurfacing surgery in 2019, but endured a frustrating season as his long wait to pass third round of a Grand Slam continued.

The last time Murray went further was in 2017, shortly before the end of his second stint with Lendl.

“I will have fond memories of the time Andy and I worked together,” Lendl said. “He is a hard worker and the sport is better because of him. I wish him the best for the years to come.”

British duo Mark Hilton and Jonny O’Mara, who have worked with Murray alongside Lendl this year, will continue to work with the Scot.