Grigor Dimitrov has parted ways with his head coach, Daniel Vallverdu, ahead of the 2026 season.
A day after world number one Carlos Alcaraz split with Juan Carlos Ferrero, Dimitrov announced he and Vallverdu will no longer work together.
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He initially appointed the Venezuelan in June 2016, and ended their player-coach relationship for the first time in 2019.
Dimitrov rehired Vallverdu in 2022 and has since managed to re-enter the world’s top ten.
The Bulgarian has decided to remove him from the team again, however, which he explained in a post on social media.
Grigor Dimitrov announces split with Daniel Vallverdu on Instagram
On his Instagram story, Dimitrov said: “Eight years! It’s been an incredible journey with you on and off the court.
“Grateful for the lessons, the laughs and the memories we’ve shared. Thank you for believing in me and pushing me to be my best.
“You’ll always be part of my story. Wishing you all the best in your next adventure @danielvallverdu.”
Vallverdu responded with a message of his own, stating: “It was a pleasure pepe – all of it.
“I thank you for the opportunity and the trust. Wishing you all the very best for what’s to come. Keep on pushing.”
Grigor Dimitrov’s results at Grand Slams this season
Dimitrov, currently ranked 44th in the world, has endured a difficult year on the ATP Tour, particularly at Grand Slams.
At the Australian Open, he bowed out in the first round to Francesco Passaro after retiring from the match due to injury.
He crashed out in the opening stages of a major again at Roland Garros, being forced to retire with another setback in his first-round match with Ethan Quinn after losing the third set.
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Dimitrov’s Wimbledon campaign was off to a promising start, with the former world number three reaching the fourth round.
There, Dimitrov faced Jannik Sinner, and he was two sets up against the eventual champion, but the 34-year-old injured his pectoral muscle, which saw him miss the US Open.
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