REPORT: Venus Williams parts ways with longtime coach David Witt

By Kamakshi TandonPublished December 10, 2018

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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.
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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.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 12: Venus Williams of the United States and her coach David Witt look on during a practice session ahead of the 2018 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 12, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images) — © 2018 Getty Images

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.