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REPORT: Venus Williams parts ways with longtime coach David Witt

ByKamakshi Tandon

Published Dec 10, 2018

WATCH—Marion Bartoli steps into a coaching role:

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Venus Williams has reportedly parted ways with her longtime coach and hitting partner David Witt.

Venus Williams has cut ties with her long-time coach David Witt, according to Witt. It was an 11-year partnership, with Witt a hitting partner, then coach.
"It was a great run," Witt told me.

A former pro, Witt says he'd like to stay in the coaching ranks, on either tour.
— Ravi Ubha (@raviubha) December 10, 2018

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The two had worked together for 11 years. Williams reached two Grand Slam finals in 2017 and finished at No. 5, but the 38-year-old has since fallen to No. 38 following a lackluster season.

REPORT: Venus Williams parts ways with longtime coach David Witt

REPORT: Venus Williams parts ways with longtime coach David Witt

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During a televised interview at the US Open, Witt indicated that the seven-time Grand Slam champion has been having some injury problems.

Williams is scheduled to return to competition at the Abu Dhabi exhibition at the end of this month against her younger sister, Serena.