The unexpected start of 2024 has left its mark in Novak Djokovic’s box, where we will no longer see Goran Ivanisevic, his successful coach in recent years. In pursuit of Olympic gold (Nole’s only main goal so far), the world leader may make a big sacrifice this season.

Djokovic may sacrifice participation in Wimbledon to become the Olympic champion in Paris

Parting with Goran, a successful coach with whom Nole (36 years old) enriched his resume with nine Grand Slam titles, would not have happened under the best conditions.

According to Craig Shapiro (a well-known ESPN commentator), the breakup between Nole and Goran may have come after a tense moment.

A tennis journalist quoted by Eurosport talks about an incident that could have happened before Djokovic’s surprising defeat in Indian Wells against the unknown Luca Nardi (the Italian was ranked 123rd in the ATP ranking at the time, and arrived in the main draw as a lucky loser) .

Shapiro provides at least some interesting details: dissatisfied with the level of intensity of Jokerul’s training, Ivanisevic would reprimand the ATP leader for it. That would be the straw that broke the storm, and we all know the end result: breaking up with Goran.

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Nole is unhappy with Goran after nine Grand Slam victories together

Sources from Djokovic’s entourage would say that the Serb “feels dissatisfied with his team”, according to vyshnosport.

In 2024, Novak has 8 wins, 3 losses and has not won a single ATP tournament.

2001 Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic was co-opted to the Nole team in 2019 after previously coaching Marin Cilic (2013-2016), Tomas Berdych (2016-2017) and Milos Raonic (2018-2019).

Djokovic triumphed together with Ivanisevic at the following competitions: Australian Open (three times), Wimbledon (three times), Roland Garros (twice), US Open (once), as well as seven Masters titles (ATP 1000).

Gold at the Olympics for Serbia, Djokovic’s big dream

Craig Shapiro presents at least an interesting scenario this summer: Nole would be willing to skip Wimbledon to be in top shape for the Olympics in Paris.

With the clay season coming to an end (the really important events) after Roland Garros (the final is June 9), Joker would find it inappropriate to switch to grass (where, despite losing last year’s final, he is a heavy favorite at Wimbledon) and then return to of the Port d’Autais complex to try to win Olympic gold.

Going from clay to grass and back to clay can be difficult even for a great champion like Nole.

It is known that Djokovic has repeatedly stated that the big goal for 2024 is to win a gold medal for Serbia. In fact, it’s the only major win missing from the Belgrade-born athlete’s impressive resume.

Djokovic says he doesn’t know who could become his coach and is in no rush to find one at the moment

Present at the event held in Belgrade on Thursday, Nole was asked by journalists from his country about the future coach.

“First of all, Goran is a friend for life, for me and my family,” Djokovic began his speech about the new coach.

“I still don’t have a clear idea of ​​who can become the new coach and whether he will be. I’ve had trainers since childhood, now I’m trying to feel on my own what I need, what I’m most comfortable at this stage of my life. You will be informed if someone joins my team,” Nole said, as quoted by well-known Serbian journalist Saša Ozmo.

Throughout his career, Jokerul has worked with coaches such as Riccardo Piatti, Nikola Pilic, Todd Martin, Mario Ancic, Andre Agassi, Boris Becker, Radek Stepanek, Marian Vajda and Goran Ivanisevic.

The main records of Novak Djokovic

Born May 22, 1987 in Belgrade, Djokovic currently holds many tennis records, but the most important are the following three: most Grand Slam titles, most Masters (ATP 1000) and most weeks out of the ATP leaderboard.

1st place in the ATP at the end of the season

1 Novak Djokovic 8

2 Pete Sampras 6

3 Roger Federer / Jimmy Connors / Rafael Nadal 5 etc.

Ranking of Grand Slam titles

1 Novak Djokovic 24

2 Rafael Nadal 22

3 Roger Federer 20 (retired)

Ranking of Masters tournaments

1 Novak Djokovic 39

2 Rafael Nadal 36

3 Roger Federer 28 (retired)

Weeks under #1 ATP

1 Novak Djokovic 418

2 Roger Federer 301

3 Pete Sampras 286 etc.

Tournament of Champions, most titles

1 Novak Djokovic 7 (2008, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2022, 2023)

2 Roger Federer 6 (2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011)

3 Ivan Lendl 5 (1981, 1982, 1985, 1986, 1987)

3 Pete Sampras 5 (1991, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999)

5 Ilye Nastase 4 (1971, 1972, 1973, 1975), etc.