Why Is Novak Djokovic’s Coach Goran Ivanisevic Missing From His Box at Paris Masters 2023?

Novak Djokovic recently sent the entire crowd at the Paris Masters into a frenzy by pulling off yet another feat. The Serbian tennis legend, who was once chasing records for a long time, is breaking his own these days. Even in the neighborhood of Bercy, the ATP superstar has now reached his 58th Masters Final after prevailing in a thriller semifinal against Andrey Rublev.

Aside from his outstanding performance, the public’s curiosity has been piqued by the 24-time singles Grand Slam champion’s professional relationship with his coach, Goran Ivanišević. The Croatian tennis coach, who has always accompanied the Serb during his participation in various events, is missing from his box during the ongoing Paris Masters. And the reason for his absence is that the 52-year-old has been obliged to take a break to undergo knee surgery and is currently recovering.

Did Novak Djokovic split up with coach Goran Ivanišević?

In a recent interview with Eurosport in Paris, the 36-year-old opened up about how his coach helps him chase greatness on the court. Djokovic suggested that he depends on Ivanišević for motivation, while he also called him his childhood idol. However, now that he is in his late 30s, the Serb jokingly said that his team has to work hard to get the best out of him.

“Goran and the rest of the team are trying to find new ways to motivate me. They haven’t been succeeding much so far,” Djokovic said. During the conversation, the 24-time singles Grand Slam champion asserted that he and his coach always have a lot of fun while sharing a great friendship.

In light of their professional relationship, a lot of questions are now being asked regarding Ivanišević’s absence at the Paris Masters. One fan on Twitter said, “Is Goran Ivanisevic still Djokovic’s coach?”

Another user questioned why the Croatian tennis coach wasn’t in Djokovic’s box during his matches at the ATP Tour Masters 1000 event. He said, “Does anyone know why Goran Ivanisevic is not in Djokovic’s box in Paris?”

Similarly, one of the fans asked, “I don’t see Goran Ivanisevic as Djokovic’s coach. Is something going on?”

While there are many doubts and questions flying around, nothing official about their coaching relationship has been declared yet.

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Ivanišević, who has invested in Djokovic’s pro journey, constantly analyzing patterns and scenarios, might just be taking a break before the Nitto ATP Finals. Or perhaps there is something going on. What do you think? Let us know in the comments section.

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