LONDRA, July 7, 2025
Sudden Split Shakes Up Paolini’s Team
A successful partnership concludes abruptly.
- Jasmine Paolini and Marc Lopez have ended their coaching collaboration.
- Lopez joined Paolini’s team in April.
- Paolini announced the split on social media.
- The pair achieved significant success, including a title in Rome.
- Paolini hints at needing a change and future reflection.
The tennis world is buzzing after the unexpected end of the partnership between Jasmine Paolini and Marc Lopez. **What led to Jasmine Paolini and Marc Lopez ending their collaboration?** The Italian tennis star and the Spanish coach, an Olympic double champion with Rafael Nadal, have parted ways after a season that saw significant successes.
Lopez had joined Paolini’s team in April, following her split with Renzo Furlan. Furlan had coached her for ten years, guiding her to the top 5.
Social Media Announcement
The announcement of the split came via Paolini’s social media. “Thanks Marc, for the help and support this season,” she wrote. “We have reached great successes this year as the title in Rome and the double in Paris. They are moments that I will remember forever.”
She continued, “Now that this part of the season has ended, I feel I have to change. I have made ahead and learned many things, but I feel the need to reflect on what I will do in the future.”
Quick fact: Marc Lopez is an Olympic double champion, having won gold with Rafael Nadal.
Looking Ahead
As of now, a return of Renzo Furlan is not anticipated. Furlan has recently begun working with Tyra Grant. While an excellent relationship remains between Paolini and Furlan, the separation is still recent.
It’s clear that results at Wimbledon contributed to a sense of unease within the team. The premature exits at Roland Garros and Wimbledon negatively impacted Paolini’s standing, though she remains at number 9, partly due to Emma Navarro’s performance.
