Davidovich confirms his split with Puerta: "He didn't tell anyone and sent me a message saying he wasn't going to continue"

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Alejandro Davidovich has ended his relationship with Mariano Puerta abruptly. The rumor surfaced during his match against Thiago Tirante, which he lost 4-6, 7-6, 6-1, 6-3, and he confirmed it in the subsequent press conference. The Argentine won't continue with the Spaniard, but the way he did it was surprising: he said goodbye via text message without notifying anyone.

As a result, the Spaniard has shared his opinion on the matter, denying any type of altercation with him. Now, he is already thinking about the grass court season and his partnership with Pepo Clavet, which will commence next week.

Alejandro Davidovich reveals how Mariano Puerta's departure unfolded

"After the match against Dzumhur, we had lunch, and then I went for some recovery. He mentioned he wasn't feeling well and was heading back to the hotel. So far, everything was normal. There was no issue between our team and us. However, in the afternoon, two or three hours later, he texted me saying he wouldn’t continue and all of that. The thing is, he didn’t inform anyone, not even the team."

"He simply took a flight and went to Miami without saying a word. Later on, I heard he had done this a couple of times before with other players, so it seems normal to him. In the end, I won't chase after him if he decided to leave and not finish the tournament. It's not my problem. He's an adult and can make his own decisions, so I don't know. I don't know if I'll reply to that message, but as a person, he failed the whole team."

Everything was going smoothly

"We never argued. There was no dispute whatsoever. Everything was normal. During the match, communication was abundant against Dzumhur, and I don't know what to say because it was strange, but nothing can surprise me anymore. 
I've been through many things in my career, so this is just one more. But I thought he was a very good person, and then I found out he had done this before with other players. And I thought, 'Okay, it was my fault to trust him'."

It affected him somewhat during his match against Tirante

"I'm not made of stone. It's true he informed me on a Sunday, and I had at least two days to digest it. It likely affected me unconsciously, but it's also true I didn't train much to endure five sets on a court":

There was never anything bad between them

"We had a very good relationship. Nothing negative ever happened, no tension, nothing at all. He even blocked my wife and me on his phone. So, I don't want to dwell on it. In the end, he lives his life, and I live mine. If that's how he acts, at his age, well, those are his choices."

"But, as I said, I don't wish him harm. He was a good person until he left me. If he coaches another player, I wish him well, but after these press conferences, he'll probably realize to be careful and that he might get abandoned in tough times."
 

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