Naomi Osaka and coach Patrick Mouratoglou have ended their partnership after less than a year. Osaka expressed her gratitude on social media, acknowledging the positive experience while working with Mouratoglou. The announcement followed her recent loss at the D.C. Open and precedes her participation in the upcoming Toronto tournament. Osaka has faced challenges, recently falling to a ranking of 51st and recording a 21-11 season. Since her 2021 Australian Open victory, she has not advanced beyond the third round in major tournaments.
"Merci Patrick," Osaka began her post, with a photo of her hitting a practice serve while he stands nearby. "It was such a great experience learning from you. Wishing you nothing but the best. You are one of the coolest people I've ever met and I'm sure I'll see you around."
The news comes three days after Osaka lost her second match at the D.C. Open and just before she begins competing in Toronto. The U.S. Open, the year's last major tournament and an event Osaka won twice, begins in New York on Aug. 24.
Osaka hired Mouratoglou - who was the longtime coach of Serena Williams - when she fired Wim Fissette shortly after her second-round exit at last year's U.S. Open.
Osaka, a former No. 1, is currently ranked 51st and has a 21-11 record this season. She hasn't been past the third round at a Grand Slam tournament since winning the 2021 Australian Open.
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