Katie Boulter has turned to a former coach of Maria Sharapova as she attempts to climb back up the world rankings.
American Michael Joyce, 52, has joined Boulter in Auckland, where the former British number one has a main draw wildcard for next week's ASB Classic.
The two have agreed terms for the rest of the year, which will come into effect if neither has a change of heart in New Zealand or at this month's Australian Open.
Joyce spent six years as part of Sharapova's team, and was alongside her when she won the US Open and the Australian Open and became world number one.