Sunday 28 August 2016 09:42, UK
John McEnroe has called a halt to his coaching duties with Wimbledon runner-up Milos Raonic, describing it as 'best for everyone concerned'.
The seven-time Grand Slam champion only began working with Raonic at the start of the grass court season but felt it was already time to cut his ties.
The 25-year-old Canadian will continue to work with full-time coaches Carlos Moya and Riccardo Piatti, as he heads into the forthcoming US Open in New York.
McEnroe said on Saturday: "Milos has two coaches. I came in an advisory role before Wimbledon. He's got a great team around him.
"I think it's best and easiest at this point, this week I was with him, but having thought about it, and for Milos's sake, I think it's best that we stop right now.
"So when the US Open starts on Monday, he's got his people. I'm pulling for him and want him to do well.
"But it's best to sort of separate at this stage. It will just make life easier for everyone."
There has been concerns regarding a conflict of interests over McEnroe, who works as a tennis analyst for a broadcaster in the United States.
Raonic, the world No 6, reached the final at SW19 two months ago when he was beaten by Andy Murray. He opens his US Open campaign on Tuesday against Germany's Dustin Brown.
