Tue Apr 15 18:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Italian Tennis Star Jasmine Paolini Makes Coaching Change Ahead of Stuttgart Tournament
**Stuttgart, Germany** – Italian tennis player Jasmine Paolini has parted ways with her long-time coach, Renzo Furlan (2024 WTA Coach of the Year), and hired former Rafael Nadal coach Marc Lopez. The news was confirmed by tennis insider Sofya Tartakova.
Paolini expressed gratitude for Furlan’s contribution to her career but is seeking a fresh start with Lopez, whose experience at the highest levels of the sport is expected to bolster her game. The partnership will initially last until the end of the clay court season, with a possible extension beyond Roland Garros.
Paolini’s first match under Lopez’s tutelage will be at the WTA 500 tournament in Stuttgart, starting Tuesday, April 15th, where she will face Eva Lys. This tournament boasts a strong field including top-ranked players Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek. Paolini is looking to build momentum ahead of the Rome and Roland Garros tournaments.
While Lopez lacks extensive head coaching experience, Paolini cited his top-level experience as a key factor in the decision. She described the start of their collaboration as calm and focused on mutual understanding. Several other Italian players will also be competing in various tournaments on April 15th.
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