Andy Murray to trial Johanna Konta's former coach Esteban Carril, Spaniard may join team on permanent basis

ByAlexander Netherton

Published 08/11/2021 at 10:44 GMT

Ivan Lendl and Amelie Mauresmo are two high-profile coaches from former world number one Andy Murray's playing career, and now the Scot could be ready to make another important appointment. Spainiard Esteban Carril will join Murray's team for the Stockholm Open and could then be appointed on a permanent basis.

Andy Murray will use the Stockholm Open to test out Johanna Konta’s former coach, Esteban Carril, and could include him in his team on a permanent basis.

Carril oversaw Konta’s rise up the rankings from outside the top 100 to inside the top 10, including her appearance in the semi-finals of the 2019 French Open.

The Spaniard left the Lawn Tennis Association academy towards the end of last year, and had been linked with Emma Raducanu as the teenager looks for a new coach of her own.

WTA Madrid

'Tired' Raducanu 'trying to manage energy levels' ahead of Madrid Open

Yesterday at 23:06

• 'To pass my childhood idol is incredible' - Djokovic on record year-end No 1 spot
• 'There's a reason Raducanu hasn't done so well after US Open' - England rugby coach Jones
• Medvedev says future generations will respect Djokovic's 'amazing' records

Murray squanders seven match points in first round loss to Koepfer

Carril had worked with her last month but there had been no confirmation of further work.

Katie Swan has also used Carril, and the 22-year-old British player is part of Murray’s agency, 77.

Carril could now be included as Murray’s new coach if the trial goes well, following such names as Ivan Lendl and Amelie Mauresmo in working with the double Wimbledon champion.

- - -

Stream the 2022 Australian Open live and on demand on discovery+

WTA Madrid

When is Raducanu playing first match in Madrid as she 'racks up confidence'?

Yesterday at 22:54

WTA Stuttgart

'She has the game' - Swiatek ends Raducanu run in Stuttgart, Sabalenka and Gauff stunned

19/04/2024 at 21:56

Tennis

Murray steps up rehab with return to court in Wimbledon fitness race

19/04/2024 at 13:06