For a player who admits that she can sometimes “get crazy on the court”, you might have thought that for Aryna Sabalenka to have appointed of Dmitry Tursunov as her coach was not the wisest move. Tursunov also took to social media to appreciate Sabalenka, saying, “What a ride it was!It was truly the best and most fulfilling time, where I found myself and my purpose”. Will be used in accordance to our Sabalenka’s on-again off-again relationship with coach Dmitry Tursunov was on last week, with the Russian former World No.20 back by Sabalenka’s side to reignite one of tennis’ more formidable and controversial coach-player tandems. Tursunov, a former top 20 player, had a reputation as a formidable ball-striker but also as a volatile racket-smasher who could clash with authority. "Still, a lot has improved, and I’m happy with that. The biggest change I needed to make was with my mentality and to see things differently. Aryna Sabalenka shook off an inconsistent start to 2019 and declared a fresh start for the North American hardcourt swing, laying the groundwork for a dramatic win over countrywoman Victoria Azarenka under the Louis Armstrong Stadium lights. Women's Sports Foundation Dmitry Tursunov became her primary coach in time for the grass court season in 2018. "I’m so happy to have this team behind me because no matter what, they’re still with me even if I do…""They understand that it’s just my emotions. He added, “I hope to draw some lessons as a coach and a person and get better at helping players fulfill their potential”. That’s what happened and hopefully I can stay with this strong head for the rest of my career. "As she prepares for another challenge against good friend Yulia Putintseva, Sabalenka acknowledges the work to be done, but with her faith firmly in Tursunov, a full return doesn't sound far away. To find out more about our use of cookies and how you can disable them, please see our Privacy Policy. He’s a great guy, and he knows how to help me play my best. Player Development "I gave a lot of interviews in Belarus, and I kept telling them that it’s not a problem with the coach," she recalled in Cincinnati. 'Even a look can help' - Sabalenka restores trust with coach Tursunov, seeks new challenges at US Open. Social Media Policy "After the whole season wasn’t going my way – there were a lot of ups and downs – I decided that, going into this summer, I wanted to challenge myself. International Tennis Federation By James Henry (August 18, 2019) CINCINNATI — You’ve got to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em, know when to walk away and know when to run. I’m so happy to have this team behind me because no matter what, they’re still with me even if I do or say something wrong to them. There’ll be time enough for countin’, when the dealin’s done. The only thing is that I need to trust him. Official Guide We use cookies to provide our services and for analytics and marketing. I’m happy that our relationship is getting better, and that’s why my tennis is getting better. By continuing to browse our website, you agree to our use of cookies. I don’t think I can trust anyone like I trust Dmitry and that’s important. I don’t think I can trust anyone like I trust Dmitry, and that’s important." Management Team They understand that it’s just my emotions." Privacy Notice International Tennis Hall of Fame Sabalenka will be back in action at the Zhengzhou Open in China following her second round loss at the US Open. Coach Talks: Dmitry Tursunov on Aryna Sabalenka, doughnuts, poker and truly wining . The reality I was seeing was different from 'real' reality. Official Partners