Abrupt Departure: Davidovich Fokina Left Coachless at Roland Garros

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina faces a French Open challenge as his coach, Mariano Puerta, abruptly quit and left for Miami without notice. The departure followed a heated discussion and left Davidovich Fokina fending for himself, ultimately leading to his second-round exit. Puerta's sudden exit was reportedly not unprecedented.

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina encountered an unexpected challenge at the French Open after his coach, Mariano Puerta, suddenly quit. In a surprising move, Puerta left a text message and flew to Miami without informing Davidovich Fokina or the team, following a heated discussion after a first-round match. The Spanish player was left to navigate the tournament alone.

Davidovich Fokina detailed the situation, explaining that Puerta sent the exit message just a few hours after their routine lunch following the match against Damir Dzumhur. After initially indicating illness, Puerta left without further explanation, reportedly a pattern he has followed with previous players.

Despite a loss in his second-round match against Thiago Agustin Tirante, Davidovich Fokina insisted there was no tension between him and Puerta. Puerta’s departure, including blocking phone lines, leaves a mysterious gap in Davidovich Fokina's support team, reflecting a turbulent chapter in his career.