"Jose is one of the greatest minds in coaching today,'' said Patrick McEnroe, the U.S. Davis Cup captain and general manager of the development program. "His understanding of the sport is unrivaled, and his familiarity with American tennis makes him an invaluable asset and important addition to our staff as we continue to develop the skills of the brightest young talents in tennis.''
Higueras will work at USTA training centers in California and Florida.
As a player, Higueras won 16 ATP singles titles and was ranked in the top 10. As a coach, he helped Michael Chang and Jim Courier win Grand Slam titles, and he also worked with Pete Sampras, Jennifer Capriati and Todd Martin.
Higueras began working off-and-on with Federer this season and was at the U.S. Open this month when the Swiss star won his 13th Grand Slam.
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