When Did Goran Ivanisevic Predict That the End Was Near With Novak Djokovic?

When, why, and how did Novak Djokovic contemplate a coaching change? Following the shocking news, a series of details have surfaced that have progressively shed light on the complex reasons behind the 24-time Grand Slam champion’s decision to split from Goran Ivanisevic. With every piece of evidence that comes to light, the picture becomes more apparent and sheds light on the reasons behind this significant development in the champion’s career.

Recently, the former Croatian tennis player himself came forward and talked about the moment from the past when he actually predicted that his end with Djokovic was stepping closer, discussing how the split-up with his coach was not a heat-of-the-moment decision.

Novak Djokovic’s former coach reveals prediction timing for “gradual fatigue building up” between them

After being a coach for around 5 years and winning most of the majors of his career together, the 52-year-old tennis coach opened up about how the thoughts or problems between both of them started during last year’s American swing, following his defeat against Carlos Alcaraz. She added, “No, it wasn’t now in America, I mean, it never really “occurred”. I first noticed the feeling, if I’m being completely honest, last year in America.” 

Not only that, he also detained into how it was not far back then at Wimbledon. Of course, as a player and as a coach, the loss was quite disheartening for both of them. Even though after he won against the 20-year-old in Cincinnati and even won the US Open title, it was the time when he really “began to feel that the end was near.”

Further, he added, “All in all, there was that gradual fatigue building up in me, in him, but people make out like our relationship and communication was particularly turbulent, which just isn’t true. Novak is just like that, it was the same with (Boris) Becker, and with Marian, that’s just simply how he functions.” 

While there was no such worry between them, he also detailed how the world’s number one tennis player has been when it comes to changing coaches. Not only that, just a day ago, Ivanisevic also talked about the 24-time Grand Slam champion’s potential future coach, who can take his role forward.

Djokovic former coach nearly confirmed his next one 

With the Monte-Carlo Masters approaching, the appearance of Nenad Zimonjic, Djokovic’s longtime friend and Davis Cup teammate, accompanying him during training sessions piqued spectators’ interest. At last, the Croatian coach answered questions from the audience and said he was confident in Zimonjic’s ability to help Djokovic.

Ivanisevic highlighted Zimonjic’s profound comprehension of the Serbian tennis player’s style of play and interpersonal dynamics, saying, “He knows Novak really well, which is what is most important. He has vast tennis knowledge.” However, while things gradually ended between the both of them, it will be interesting to see who comes next, to accompany Djokovic in his tennis journey.

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