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The world primary ended a extremely profitable seven-year partnership with coach Goran Ivanisevic.
World primary Novak Djokovic has ended his massively profitable partnership with Croatian coach Goran Ivanisevic simply earlier than the clay season will get into full swing.
Ivanisevic, who received the singles title at Wimbledon in 2001 after ending runner-up in 1992, 1994 and 1998, joined Djokovic's crew in 2018 and helped the 36-year-old win 12 Grand Slam titles.
“Goran and I made a decision to cease working collectively a couple of days in the past,” Djokovic, the 24-time main champion, mentioned in an Instagram publish on Wednesday alongside a photograph of himself and Ivanisevic enjoying a board sport.
“Our chemistry on the court docket had its ups and downs, however our friendship at all times remained sturdy. In reality, I'm proud to say (he's undecided) that aside from profitable tournaments collectively, we additionally had a aspect battle happening in Parcheesi for a few years.
“And that match by no means stops for us. Sefinjo, thanks for all the pieces my buddy. love you.”
Djokovic failed in his bid to win a document twenty fifth Grand Slam singles title on the Australian Open in January, when he misplaced to Jannik Sinner 6–1, 6–2, 6–7(6), 6–3 within the semi-finals.
The Serb has withdrawn from the continuing Miami Open to restrict the variety of occasions he performs this yr. The choice got here after an sudden third spherical loss to Luca Nardi in Indian Wells.
Djokovic will gear up for the clay season as he bids to win a fourth title on the French Open, which takes place from Might 26 to June 9.