Federer, Edberg Coaching Deal Ends, Ivan Ljubicic Hired

Roger Federer says his coaching relationship with his "childhood idol" Stefan Edberg has ended, and the six-time Grand Slam singles champion will not travel with him next year.

In a statement to the ATP website, Edberg said: "Roger and I had a wonderful two years together ... it became very clear from the start that this was going to be a special partnership, working with the greatest ambassador tennis has ever seen."

Severin Luthi will remain Federer's head coach, and joining the Swiss star in 2016 will be Croatian Ivan Ljubicic.

"After 2 very successful years, I would like to thank Stefan Edberg, my childhood idol, for agreeing to join my team," Federer said on Facebook and on his personal…