LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Stan Wawrinka has called in coaching reinforcements
for the pre-Wimbledon season with the Swiss hiring American Paul
Annacone to help guide him on the grass.
The 32-year-old French Open finalist has a longstanding and highly
successful coaching relationship with Magnus Norman, a former Roland
Garros champion. Annacone who coached Roger Federer from 2010 to 2013
will bring his specific grass expertise to the team.
"I have added Paul Annacone to our existing coaching staff to help
during the grass-court season over the next four weeks," Wawrinka
said in a statement.
"Paul's experience speaks for itself having worked with some of the
greatest players of all time. His knowledge can only better our
understanding of the grass. It's a real privilege and honour to add
such a coach to our corner."
Annacone also coached former world number one Pete Sampras from
1995-2001 and again briefly the next year.
Annacone, a television commentator, will work alongside Swede Norman,
who has been responsible for the renaissance of three-time grand slam
winner Wawrinka,
Wawrinka's new lineup will get its first test next week at the
Queen's club event in west London where Wawrinka reached the
semi-finals three years ago.