The standards are high for Novak Djokovic.
Djokovic announced on Wednesday morning that he has parted ways with coach Goran Ivanisevich after a less-than-stellar start to the 2024 season.
“Goran and I decided a few days ago to stop working together,” Djokovic wrote on Instagram, alongside a photo of them together. “Our chemistry on the court has had its ups and downs, but our friendship has always been rock-solid. In fact, I (I don’t know if he does or not 🤪) have won tournaments together and Apart from that, we are also proud that the battle of the sides (in Parcesi) has continued…for many years. And that tournament will never stop for us.”
Ivanisevic – a hard-serving left-handed player who won Wimbledon in 2001 – joined Djokovic’s team in 2018 and became his full-time coach in March 2022.
Djokovic, 36, has remained at the top of the sport for most of that time, with a record-setting 24 Grand Slam titles since 2018, surpassing his Big Three rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. I won 12 of them.
Ivanisevic worked alongside Djokovic’s mentor Marian Vajda when he was first hired by the Serbian star.
“I clearly remember the moment I invited Goran to be part of the team. It was back in 2018, and Marian and I wanted to innovate and bring the magic of the serve to the duo,” Djokovic said. wrote. “In fact, we brought more than just serves, we brought lots of laughs, fun, a year-end No. 1 ranking, record-breaking accomplishments, and 12 more Grand Slams (and several finals) since then.” About the Drama Did you talk a little?
Djokovic lost to Italian prodigy Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals of the Australian Open in January, and suffered a shocking come-from-behind loss to 123rd-ranked Luca Nardi at Indian Wells.
Djokovic missed the Miami Open, writing in X that he was “balancing his personal and professional schedules at this stage of his career.”
It is unclear who will be Djokovic’s next full-time coach to replace Ivanisevic.
“Chefinho, thank you for everything, my friend. I love you,” Djokovic concluded his note.
