Tennis star Novak Djokovic recently celebrated his season debut at the tournament in Dubai. A few days after his exit in the quarterfinals, the former number one in the tennis world made a far-reaching decision.
Serbian tennis pro Novak Djokovic and his coach Marian Vajda have ended their partnership. The 20-time Grand Slam winner also informed his website that he and the Slovakian coach had already agreed at the ATP finals in Turin in November to separate. In total, 34-year-old Djokovic and 56-year-old Vajda worked together for 15 years.
Ivanisevic remains as coach
Djokovic only lost his position as number one in the world rankings to Russian Daniil Medvedev after 361 weeks on Monday. In the quarterfinals in Dubai, Djokovic lost 4: 6 and 6: 7 (4: 7) to the Czech Jiri Vesely.
“Marian was by my side in the most important and memorable moments of my career. Together we have achieved incredible things and I am very grateful to him for his friendship and commitment over the past 15 years,” Djokovic said in recognition of his previous coach. He will continue to be mentored by former world-class player Goran Ivanisevic, who has been part of his team since 2019.
Earlier this year, Djokovic caused a stir when he was not allowed to compete at the Australian Open in Melbourne. Since he refuses a corona vaccination, he had to leave the country again.
