Novak Djokovic Parts Ways with Coach Goran Ivanisevic – Tennis World Reacts

Novak Djokovic confirmed that he will stop working with Goran Ivanisevic, his until now coach

News shocked the world of tennis. Novak Djokovic, winner of 22 Grand Slam tournaments in his entire career, confirmed that he separated from his coach, Goran Ivanisevic, after six years of working together in which they won 12 titles in the major tournaments of the men’s professional circuit.

“I clearly remember the moment when I invited Goran to join my team. It was in 2018, and Marian and I wanted to innovate and bring some magic with the serve to our duo,” were the first words that Nole used in his farewell letter to remember what the arrival of the Croatian tennis legend was like to join his staff.

“We not only brought serve, but also a lot of laughter, fun, year-end rankings as number 1, record-breaking achievements and 12 more Grand Slams (and a few finals) to the tally since then,” he added in relation to what It was the harvest of success with the former player who was crowned Wimbledon champion in 2001.

Djokovic’s decision comes two weeks after playing his last match at the Indian Wells Masters in which he lost to Italian Luca Nardi in the second round. Beyond that fall, the start of the 2024 season was not what the Serbian expected because he fell in the semifinals of the Australian Open – the Grand Slam where he won the most titles – against Jannik Sinner, the subsequent champion, and then was absent in the Miami Open.

One of the photos that Djokovic used in his Instagram publication to remember his relationship with Ivanisevic

It must be remembered that, until the arrival of Ivanisevic, the 36-year-old Serbian was working with Marian Vajda (who is also not currently there) when he called the former Croatian player with whom he achieved a difference in his favor in the iconic sports fight against Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal to be the winningest of all time in men’s tennis.

In addition to the sporting triumphs, both went through the entire conflict that arose with Djokovic’s decision not to be vaccinated against COVID-19, which caused, for example, him to be deported from Australia before the start of the first Grand Slam of the tournament. season.

“Who am I to get mad at him? He is the best player in the history of tennis. Sometimes I can only get angry with him when he yells at us for no reason. When he loses a match, he always gives his best and tries. But it is not easy to deal with him when he is losing,” Ivanisevic once said about his relationship with one of the most glorified rackets in the history of the discipline.

“Goran and I decided to stop working together a few days ago. Our chemistry on the court had its ups and downs, but our friendship was always rock solid. Sefinjo, thanks for everything friend. I love you,” Djokovic wrote on his Instagram account to end a relationship that was key in his career.

Ivanisevic with the Serbian with whom he began working in 2018

Novak Djokovic’s letter to announce the separation with Ivanisevic

I clearly remember the moment when I invited Goran to join my team. It was 2018, and Marian and I wanted to innovate and bring some serving magic to our duo. In fact, we not only brought serve, but also a lot of laughter, fun, year-end No. 1 rankings, record-breaking achievements and 12 more Grand Slams (and a few finals) to the tally since then. Did I mention a little drama too?

Goran and I decided to stop working together a few days ago. Our chemistry on the court had its ups and downs, but our friendship was always rock solid. In fact, I’m proud to say (I’m not sure he is) that apart from winning tournaments together, we also had a side battle in Parchisi… for many years. And – that tournament never stops for us.

Sefinjo, thanks for everything friend. I love you.

Djokovic’s message for Ivanisevic
2024-03-27 10:51:53
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