Stefan Edberg is out. Ivan Ljubicic is in.
Roger Federer announced on Tuesday that he has made a change to his coaching team, with Edberg exiting and Ljubicic hopping on board.
“After 2 very successful years, I would like to thank Stefan Edberg, my childhood idol, for agreeing to join my team,” Federer posted on Facebook. “It was a dream come true. Although it was supposed to only be for 2014, Stefan was great and agreed to extend the partnership through this year which I really appreciated. He taught me so much and his influence on my game will remain. He will always be a part of my team.
“Severin Luthi, who I have been working with since 2008, will continue to be my main coach and he will be joined by Ivan Ljubicic. Both Daniel Troxler, my physiotherapist and Pierre Paganini, my longtime fitness trainer, will remain part of my technical team.”
Thanks #StefanEdberg. You were an invaluable coach for 2yrs & will be my idol for life✌️???? https://t.co/h3i9jxWx8r pic.twitter.com/eUYjWJ6SxG
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) December 8, 2015
Ljubicic previously worked with Milos Raonic for two full seasons and part of another. Raonic made it to the World Tour Finals in 2014 before a foot injury plagued him this year. The Canadian announced late last month that he and Ljubicic were parting ways.
It was a great 2 and a half yrs. Thank you Milos for your determination and all of the effort you have put in. All the best for #teamraonic
— Ivan Ljubicic (@theljubicic) November 27, 2015
Federer defeats Ljubicic 7-6, 7-6, 7-6 in the 2006 Miami final:
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