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 just a few days in the past,” 24-time main champion Djokovic stated in an Instagram put up with an image of himself and Ivanisevic enjoying a board sport.
“Our on court docket 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 other than successful tournaments collectively we additionally had a aspect battle in Parchisi occurring… for a few years. And that event by no means stops for us. Sefinjo, thanks for the whole lot my good friend. Love you.”
Djokovic’s bid for a file 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 semifinals 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-round 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 is able to happen from Could 26-June 9.