Rune split could hint at potential return of Halep partnership for Mouratoglou

Patrick Mouratoglou is no longer part of Holger Rune's coaching team which many think is a signal that Simona Halep is nearing a return to professional tennis.

Initially intended to last only three months, the partnership between the French coach and Danish teenager turned out to be a fruitful one, with Rune claiming his first ATP 1000 title at the 2022 Paris Masters and breaking into the Top 10. The extension of their partnership was primarily due to their remarkable synergy and Halep's inability to compete at that time.

Mouratoglou's decision to end his partnership with Rune has sparked speculations about Simona Halep's potential return to the WTA Tour. Halep, who started working with Mouratoglou shortly before her suspension, has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for Roxadustat, a banned substance, during the 2022 US Open.

Many tennis enthusiasts are speculating about the timing of Mouratoglou's departure from Rune's camp, wondering if it is a signal that the French coach will now shift his focus back to Halep's potential return. Fans are eagerly awaiting updates on Halep's suspension status and are excited about the possibility of the Romanian resuming her practice under Mouratoglou's tutelage.

There was a hearing scheduled for March but the result of it is not yet known.