The world primary ends a massively profitable, seven-year partnership with coach Goran Ivanisevic.
World primary Novak Djokovic has ended his extremely profitable partnership with Croatian coach Goran Ivanisevic shortly earlier than the clay season will get into full swing.
Ivanisevic, who claimed the singles title at Wimbledon in 2001 after ending runner-up in 1992, 1994 and 1998, joined Djokovic’s staff in 2018 and helped the 36-year-old win 12 Grand Slam titles.
“Goran and I made a decision to cease working collectively a number of days in the past,” 24-time main champion Djokovic stated on Wednesday in an Instagram publish with an image of himself and Ivanisevic taking part in a board sport.
“Our on-court chemistry had its ups and downs, however our friendship was all the time rock strong. In reality, I’m proud to say (undecided he’s) that other than successful tournaments collectively we additionally had a facet battle in Parchisi happening … for a few years.
“And that match by no means stops for us. Sefinjo, thanks for every part my good friend. Love you.”
Djokovic failed in his bid to win a document twenty fifth Grand Slam singles title on the Australian Open in January when he misplaced 6-1, 6-2, 6-7(6), 6-3 to Jannik Sinner within the semifinals.
The Serb pulled out of the continuing Miami Open to restrict the variety of occasions he performs this 12 months. That call got here after a shock third-round loss to Luca Nardi at Indian Wells.
Djokovic will gear up for the clay season as he bids to assert a fourth title on the French Open, which is able to happen from Might 26 to June 9.