Robin Soderling has announced he is splitting with coach Magnus Norman after two years working together.

Soderling revealed on his official website that the split has happened because Norman wants to focus more on his personal life and new projects.

“I've had the two best years of my career so far with Magnus as a coach. It would have been fun and exciting to continue, but I have reached a point in my career where I need a coach who can put in the time necessary, and focus 100% on my tennis," Soderling said. "Which is why I still feel as if this is the right decision for us both, and we part as good friends."

Soderling has enjoyed the best couple of years of his career since joining forces with Norman (himself a former world number two) back in 2008. One of the most punishing ball-strikers on tour, he stunned the world at the 2009 French Open, inflicting Rafael Nadal's only loss at Roland Garros to date, on the way to the final. Earlier this year, he ended Roger Federer's reign on the way to another French Open final and after winning the Paris Masters a few weeks ago he rose to world number four in the rankings.

Soderling has established himself as a consistent contender at all of the slams and it took Roger Federer to stop him in the Wimbledon and US Open quarter-finals. He will be looking to find a new coach who can help him make that next step towards becoming a Grand Slam champion.