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Jasmine Paolini Parts Ways With Coach Marc Lopez After Wimbledon Exit

Announcing the split on Instagram, she said she will take time to assess her options in her pursuit of a maiden Grand Slam title.

Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 2, 2025 Italy's Jasmine Paolini in action during her second round match against Russia's Kamilla Rakhimova REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge/File Photo
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Overview

  • Paolini confirmed on July 8 that she has ended her three-month partnership with Marc Lopez following her second-round defeat at Wimbledon.
  • Lopez had joined her team in April after Paolini’s March split with long-time coach Renzo Furlan ended a decade-long collaboration.
  • The Italian lost 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 to world No. 80 Kamilla Rakhimova on July 3 after winning her opening match against Anastasija Sevastova.
  • Currently ranked No. 5 in the WTA standings, the 29-year-old remains in search of her first Grand Slam title after reaching two finals in 2024.
  • Paolini praised Lopez’s contributions at the Italian Open and French Open before saying she will reflect on her season to determine her next coaching direction.