ATP Tour

Tiafoe splits with coach David Witt

Frances Tiafoe and David Witt have parted ways after more than a year working together on the ATP Tour. The American coach, who previously worked with Jessica Pegula and Maria Sakkari, revealed the news Wednesday in an Instagram post.

The pair began working together ahead of the North American hard-court swing in 2024, enjoying immediate success with a semi-final run in Washington, D.C., a runner-up finish at the Cincinnati ATP Masters 1000 and a semi-final showing at the US Open. But following a five-match losing streak that dropped Tiafoe to 26-23 on the 2025 season, according to the Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index, they have ended their partnership.

"Thanks, Big Foe, for the ride this last year and a half. Some things come to an end, but good memories, great times, and a friendship last forever," Witt wrote on Instagram. "Thanks, brotha — nothing but love."

Tiafoe was No. 29 in the PIF ATP Rankings when the pair began working together. The American rose as high as World No. 11 this July after a full year with Witt, his best 2025 results including runs to the Roland Garros quarters and the Houston final. But after an inconsistent season overall, Tiafoe ends their partnership back at World No. 29.

Tiafoe has also split with another member of his team in Jordi Arconada, the former Top 500 player who has been by his side for the past half-decade. "After five years of hard work and fun it is time to let go," Arconada said in his own Instagram post. "I will always be thankful for the opportunity you gave me to come work with you and I’m extremely proud of what we have achieved together. Super excited for what the future has in store for me and for new beginnings."