Kevin Anderson is making big changes for the 2018 ATP World Tour. After surging in the singles rankings, he is splitting with his coach.
Kevin Anderson has parted ways with his coach of four years.
The top ranked South African tennis player is splitting with coach Neville Godwin after four solid years on tour together. He made the announcement via his social media accounts in early November.
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At 31-years-old, Anderson remains a top player on the ATP World Tour. While he did not earn a singles title in 2017, the South African tennis player did post a strong 32-21 singles match record.
Kevin Anderson soared 53 spots to the world No. 14 ranking on the 2017 ATP World Tour.
The South African tennis player bounced back from injury during his 2017 campaign. His play during Grand Slam events in particular was exceptional this past year. At the 2017 US Open, Anderson reached the finals where he fell to Rafael Nadal.
The Spanish superstar took home the title at Flushing Meadows, defeating Anderson in straight sets. Nadal won their meeting 6–3, 6–3, 6–4. Anderson’s run at the Grand Slam, however, was the best he had ever performed at the US Open. He also reached the fourth round of play at both the French Open and then again at Wimbledon.
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Look for Kevin Anderson to remain a player to beat on the 2018 ATP World Tour. His veteran experience makes him a contender in any tournament. Despite his coaching change, Anderson now has plenty of major tournament experience to go along with his big-serving playing style. The 2017 ATP World Tour was largely dominated by Nadal and Roger Federer, but players such as Anderson can make waves in the coming year. Stay tuned to see how the world No. 14 and others fare in the early months of the 2018 ATP World Tour. Action for the upcoming season is right around the corner and players are already preparing during the offseason.