Ernests Gulbis turns coach, working with Kazakhstan’s Alexander Shevchenko in Stockholm

Ernests Gulbis, the most successful tennis player in Latvia’s history, has started coaching Kazakhstan’s Alexander Shevchenko. Gulbis was seen this week in Stockholm, where Shevchenko plays a quarter-final at the ATP 250 tournament on Thursday.

The tennis writer Ben Rothenberg was the first to report the partnership. He said he had spoken to Gulbis, who is already planning to travel with Shevchenko for part of the early season next year, Sportacentrs.com reported.

Who is Shevchenko

Shevchenko, 25, turned professional in 2018. Born in Russia, he represented that country until 2024, when he took Kazakh citizenship. He is ranked 107th and reached a career-high 45th in 2024.

From the court to the coaching box

Gulbis was once in the world top 10 and played his last match on the ATP Tour in 2023. In Stockholm he was spotted in the stands in his new role.