Departure of Coach from Davidovich Fokina's Team Raises Questions
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina's coach, Mariano Puerta, departed suddenly during the French Open at the player's request. Puerta, citing his own frustration and health issues, was asked to manage his own travel arrangements to Miami. Tensions arose around Davidovich Fokina's emotional outbursts during the tournament.
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Alejandro Davidovich Fokina's coach, Mariano Puerta, unexpectedly left the player's team during the French Open following a request from Davidovich Fokina. The departure came amidst a backdrop of tension, with Puerta citing frustration over the player's emotional volatility, despite expectations of resolving their differences.
Puerta, a former French Open finalist with a controversial past, responded to reports that Davidovich Fokina urged him to leave. "A person from his team calls me: Alex asks you to take care of your plane ticket, find it yourself and pay for it. You can go to Miami," Puerta explained. As the 23rd-ranked player moved into the tournament's later stages, he expressed regret over hiring Puerta, despite the coach's significant experience.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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