There are plenty of moments where Novak Djokovic gives his team nerves, and Goran Ivanisevic seems to be the Serb’s favorite target. Horvath talked about how difficult it is to coach a world leader, and admits that he solves most problems by arguing.

Goran Ivanisevic and Novak Djokovic’s training stress: “It’s good to argue”

Ivanisevic says he’s managed to “bury his ego” and that helps him build a relationship with Djokovic more easily.

“I’m constantly under so much stress. There are five of us in the team, but when something doesn’t work out, it’s always my fault. That’s what happens when you’re a coach.

On the field, people saw me as wild or semi-wild, but off the field I am completely different. I am calm. Nobody thought that I would be a good coach. You need to understand how to bury your own ego: you are no longer important, an important player.

It is not easy to motivate Novak because he has already won everything. But I found a solution. We often disagree with each other, but it’s good to argue.

I like my job. You can do your job well only if you love it and if your family supports you. If you don’t know how to deal with stress, which is always present, then you won’t be able to do your job” – Goran Ivanishevichreports Blic.rs.

Ivanisevic also spoke about his relationship with Djokovic after the Serb’s triumph at the Australian Open 2023. Nole had many outbursts of anger at his coach, but eventually beat Stefanos Tsitsipas.

“I could talk about it for 10 days. I was a little crazy myself as a player, so I can understand his emotions. If what happens on the field helps him as a player, I’m not interested in talking. I already told him he can tell me anything he wants if he wins. If not, we will have problems.

As long as he wins, everything will be fine. It’s like being a Real Madrid coach, you have to live under pressure. If you don’t win, you get fired. I’m already used to it. I have been in his team for four years.

He keeps everything inside. Sometimes you have to explode. He kept everything in himself until the end, and then gave free rein to his emotions. Everyone was very interested. This is a great achievement after three very difficult weeks,” Goran Ivanisevic said after the 2023 Australian Open.

Know:

• In 2023, Novak Djokovic won five tournaments: Adelaide 1, Australian Open, Roland Garros, Cincinnati Masters and US Open.

• Next for Novak Djokovic are the Paris-Bercy Masters (October 30 – November 5), the Champions Tour (November 12-19) and the final tournament of the Davis Cup (November 20-26).