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, the Serb introduced on Wednesday.
Ivanisevic, who claimed the singles title at Wimbledon in 2001 after ending runner-up in 1992, 1994 and 1998, joined Djokovic’s staff in 2019 and helped the 36-year-old win 9 Grand Slam titles.
“Goran and I made a decision to cease working collectively a couple of days in the past,” 24-times main champion Djokovic mentioned in an Instagram submit with an image of himself and Ivanisevic taking part in a board sport.
“Our on court docket chemistry had its ups and downs, however our friendship was at all times rock stable. In reality, I am proud to say (unsure he’s) that aside from profitable tournaments collectively we additionally had a aspect battle in Parchisi happening… for a few years.
“And that match by no means stops for us. Sefinjo, thanks for every thing my buddy. Love you.”
Djokovic’s bid for a document twenty fifth Grand Slam singles title was ended following a 6-1 6-2 6-7(6) 6-3 defeat by Jannik Sinner within the semi-finals of the Australian Open in January.
The Serb pulled out of the continuing Miami Open to restrict the variety of occasions he performs this 12 months, with that call coming after a shock third spherical loss to Luca Nardi at Indian Wells.
Djokovic will gear up for the clay season as he bids to say a fourth title on the French Open, which can happen from Might 26-June 9. – REUTERS
