Roger Federer has confirmed that he has parted ways with coach Stefan Edberg after working together for two years.
The world number three some his fantastic games in 2015 after reaching the Wimbledon and US Open finals but, was overpowered on both occasions by world number one, Novak Djokovic.
Federer, who has won a total 17 Grand Slam said it was a “dream come true” to work with the Swede, who he described as “my childhood idol”.
Meanwhile, Severin Luthi and Croat Ivan Ljubicic will continue Stefan Edberg stopped as Federer’s main and back coach.
Ljubicic, 36, reached a career high of third in the world rankings and won 10 ATP titles.
Edberg, who won six Slams himself as a player in the 1980s and ’90s, helped Federer adopt a more attacking approach, frequently utilising serve and volley tactics.
Under Edberg, the Swiss won five ATP titles in 2014 and six more this year.
Federer added: “Although it was only supposed to 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.”
