World primary Novak Djokovic has break up with coach Goran Ivanisevic.
Former Wimbledon champion Ivanisevic turned Djokovic’s foremost coach in March 2022, having labored with him alongside long-time mentor Marian Vajda since 2018.
Serb Djokovic has gained a joint-record 24 Grand Slam singles titles however has made a disappointing begin to 2024.
“Goran and I made a decision to cease working collectively just a few days in the past,” Djokovic stated on Instagram.
“Our on-court chemistry had its ups and downs, however our friendship was all the time rock strong.”
Djokovic misplaced within the semi-finals of the Australian Open in January, suffered a third-round defeat by world quantity 123 Luka Nardi at Indian Wells this month, then withdrew from the continuing Miami Open, citing a have to stability his “personal {and professional} schedule”.
“I bear in mind clearly the second I invited Goran to be a part of my staff. It was again in 2018, and Marian and I had been seeking to innovate and produce some serve magic to our duo,” Djokovic stated.
“In truth, not solely we introduced serve, but in addition numerous laughter, enjoyable, yr finish no1 rankings, report breaking achievements and 12 extra Grand Slams (and some finals) to the rely since then. Did I point out a little bit of drama too?”
Croat Ivanisevic was nominated for the ATP Coach of the Yr in 2023, having helped Djokovic to 3 of the 4 Grand Slam titles.
Djokovic shares the report for Grand Slam singles titles with Margaret Court docket.
The French Open, which begins on 26 Could, is the following Grand Slam within the calendar.