By Chris Oddo / Thursday, November 21, 2013

 

Maria Sharapova announced her partnership with Sven Groeneveld on her Facebook page Thursday.

Photo Source: Sharapova Facebook

Four-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova has announced that she is now being coached by Sven Groeneveld. Groeneveld has coached three different players to Grand Slam titles (Monica Seles, Australian Open, 1992; Mary Pierce, Australian Open, 1995; and Ana Ivanovic, Roland Garros, 2008).

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Most recently, Groeneveld led Ivanovic in 2008, and in 2010 he led Caroline Wozniacki to a year end No. 1 position.

He was rumored to be a possible candidate to coach British star Laura Robson in October.

"I'm happy to announce my official partnership with Sven Groeneveld,” Sharapova posted on Facebook and her homepage. “We've been working together since I got back on the court and after seeing him on the opposing side for so many years, I'm excited to have him become a part of my team. It has been a very seamless transition and I have had a lot of fun with the hard work we have put in so far. Looking forward to the year ahead.”