Novak Djokovic and Goran Ivanisevic have parted methods! World no. 1 shared the information together with his followers, thanking Goran for all the pieces and calling him his expensive good friend. Djokovic and Ivanisevic began working at Wimbledon 2019, crowning their partnership with an instantaneous title.
They claimed 24 ATP titles collectively, together with notable Main, ATP Finals and Masters 1000 crowns, with Djokovic ending on the ATP throne in three of the earlier 4 seasons. Novak claimed three Main titles in 2021, counting 27 consecutive wins earlier than shedding the US Open ultimate to Daniil Medvedev, lacking an opportunity to put in writing historical past books however remaining on the GOAT standing path.
The Serb claimed the Wimbledon crown in 2022 and had one other nice run in 2023.
Novak lifted seven ATP trophies from eight finals in 2023, including three Majors, two Masters 1000 occasions and the ATP Finals alongside the Wimbledon runner-up spot, doing sufficient to terminate the GOAT race!
Djokovic kicked off the season in Adelaide, keeping off a match level versus Sebastian Korda and profitable an epic ultimate for a powerful begin to the season. Regardless of a leg harm, Djokovic survived all of the challenges at his beloved Australian Open, ousting Stefanos Tsitsipas within the title conflict and lifting his tenth Melbourne Park trophy!
Novak missed Indian Wells and Miami and performed a few tournaments on clay earlier than discovering his A-game at Roland Garros. Djokovic performed at his finest in Paris and conquered his third Roland Garros crown over Carlos Alcaraz and Casper Ruud, turning into the primary participant with 23 Main titles and leaving Rafael Nadal behind!
Novak was the favourite to increase his Main streak at Wimbledon, looking for the fifth consecutive All England Membership crown. Djokovic toppled Jannik Sinner for a spot within the ultimate, setting the conflict towards Alcaraz. Taking part in solely his fourth ATP occasion on grass, Carlos overpowered Novak in 5 thrilling units, lifting the trophy and ending Novak’s calendar Grand Slam goals.
Mighty disenchanted, Djokovic sought revenge within the Cincinnati ultimate, prevailing over Alcaraz in among the best matches of the earlier ten years exterior Majors, celebrating his thirty ninth Masters 1000 crown.
Novak Djokovic and Goran Ivanisevic ended their unimaginable partnership.
Djokovic gathered a lift forward of the US Open and conquered his fourth title in New York, ousting Daniil Medvedev within the ultimate and celebrating his record-extending twenty fourth Main crown.
Thus, he acquired within the driving seat within the year-end no. 1 battle, leaving Alcaraz behind. Novak gained indoor titles in Paris and Turin, including 2300 factors to his tally and wrapping up the season as year-end no. 1 participant for the eighth time, extending his report at 36.
These had been the final titles Djokovic claimed with Goran Ivanisevic as his coach, with the duo making a slower begin in 2024 earlier than parting methods. Novak began the brand new season on the United Cup, struggling together with his proper wrist and falling to Alex de Minaur.
Issues weren’t excellent for a ten-time Australian Open champion in Melbourne, passing the opening 5 obstacles earlier than falling to Jannik Sinner within the semi-final.
Thus, Djokovic suffered his first loss on the Australian Open after passing the quarter-final stage, creating no break factors and failing to overpower the younger Italian. Sinner performed properly from begin to end, creating 11 break possibilities and seizing 5 in a rock-solid triumph.
Djokovic took a few weeks off the court docket, skipping all of the motion in February and returning in Indian Wells, competing within the desert for the primary time in 5 years. The Serb couldn’t discover his finest tennis, beating Aleksandar Vukic in three units earlier than falling to the younger Italian Luca Nardi within the third spherical.
World no. 123 entered the draw as a fortunate loser and surprised the world’s finest participant after a dependable efficiency within the decider. Novak made radical adjustments forward of Monte Carlo, persevering with the season with out Goran Ivanisevic in his field.
Djokovic trains in Belgrade on clay, getting ready for his subsequent match and looking for a brand new coach.
“I bear in mind clearly the second I invited Goran to be a part of my group.
It was again in 2018, and Marian and I had been trying to innovate and convey some serve magic to our duo. The truth is, not solely did we convey serve, but in addition numerous laughter, enjoyable, year-end no. 1 rankings, record-breaking achievements, 12 extra Main titles and some finals to the rely since then.
Did I point out a little bit of drama, too? Goran and I made a decision to cease working collectively a couple of days in the past. Our on-court chemistry had its ups and downs, however our friendship was at all times rock stable. The truth is, I’m proud to say (unsure he’s) that aside from profitable tournaments collectively, we additionally had a aspect battle in Parchisi occurring… for a few years.
And – that match by no means stops for us. Šefinjo, thanks for all the pieces, my good friend. Love you,” Novak Djokovic mentioned.