Heather Watson has split from her coach, Diego Veronelli. The 23-year-old British No2, who won her second WTA title at the Hobart International this year, appointed the Argentinian in December 2013.

It has been reported Veronelli moved from Florida back to Buenos Aires this year to be with his young family and he has now made the decision to go his own way after being unable to commit for long stints on the WTA tour.

Ranked 55 in the world, Watson was only two points away from beating Serena Williams, the world No1, at Wimbledon this year and reached the last eight at the Hong Kong Open in October, losing out on a place in the semi-finals to Australia’s Sam Stosur.

Under Veronelli’s guidance the Commonwealth Youth champion from Guernsey moved back into the top 50 for a while after suffering from glandular fever two years ago.