Kerber Parts Ways with Beltz, Hires Fissette as New Coach

Angelique Kerber will begin 2018 with a new coach. The German, who struggled through a difficult 2017, going 29-24 and dropping out of the Top 20, has parted ways with longtime coach Torben Beltz and hired Wim Fissette.More: Serena Williams' Wedding Set for Thursday in Big EasyFissette spent 2017 coaching Johanna Konta. Fissette has a great pedigree. He began his career coaching Kim Clijsters and has also worked with Simona Halep and Victoria Azarenka in addition to Konta.

(1/2) It's been tough but I'm about to start a new chapter in my career, with a new coach. Thank you @TorbenBeltz for everything that you’ve done for me. We share the best memories of my career so far and you’ve not just been a coach, but also a true friend and that won’t change.

— Angelique Kerber (@AngeliqueKerber) November 16, 2017

(2/2) The next season is coming soon and I’m very excited to start working with @WimFissette as my new coach. It’s a new chance and I’m curious to find out what we can achieve together.

— Angelique Kerber (@AngeliqueKerber) November 16, 2017

Very happy to start this new adventure with @AngeliqueKerber ! https://t.co/Pe2FDBLFvF

— Wim fissette (@wimfissette) November 16, 2017