By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, April 10, 2025
Photo credit: Matthew Calvis
Two-time Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur is a tennis trailblazer and drop shot artist.
The veteran Jabeur is willing to play a new role: Coach.
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When Peyton Stearns advertised for a new coach on social media, Jabeur answered the call.
"Looking for a new coach...DMs are open," Stearns posted on X.
Jabeur jumped at the offer replying "Do you need a drop shot coach?"
"Ur hired," Stearns replied.
Earlier this season, Stearns out-dueled Jabeur 7-6(6), 6-4 to reach the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships second round.
Jabeur served for the first set at 5-4, but Stearns was whipping heavy forehands to convert her fourth break point of the game and break back.
The Stearns coaching search was sparked after her recent coach, Tom Hill, stepped down from his post.
"After a great 12 months together, I’ve made the decision to end my coaching partnership with Peyton. I’m incredibly proud of everything we achieved together: her first WTA title, career-high rankings in both singles and doubles, and her first top 10 win," Hill posted on Instagram. "I’m very grateful to have been a part of her journey and to have seen her grow both on and off the court.
"Thank you, Peyton, for the hard work, trust, and all the memories. You’re not just an amazing player, but a truly wonderful person whom I’m lucky to call a friend."