"I believe in a dual team" says Roberto Bautista Agut on changing coaching staff ahead of new season

Roberto Bautista Agut parted ways with longtime coaches after working together for 11 years hiring Daniel Gimeno-Traver and Tomas Carbonell as rotating coaches.

Roberto Bautista Agut says that not working with Pepe Vendrell for the first time in 11 years will take some getting used to, but he remains confident of continued progress with his new team. The 33-year-old Spaniard believes that the job of coaching a top professional is too great a task for just one person.

“I believe in a dual team. It’s a very demanding sport for just one coach and I think splitting the weeks is the best way. Dani has started out very keen and excited. I have approached it with the same attitude and I feel very happy. Dani is great, a very good guy."

Bautista further said:

“We already had a good relationship off the court. Now I guess the relationship will be even stronger. We’ve met up quite a lot, we’ve even played each other in the odd match. We’ve played doubles tournaments together. Dani is a player who has had a very long career. He’s someone who has a lot of experience after being a good player."