Former coach Goran Ivanisevic sheds light on Novak Djokovic’s recent tennis struggles, asserting that while Djokovic hasn’t played his best, he hasn’t forgotten how to play either.
Ivanisevic, who recently split with Djokovic, attributed the separation to mutual fatigue. He emphasized Djokovic’s duality on the court, distinguishing between “A Novak” and “B Novak.” According to Ivanisevic, when “A Novak” appears, Djokovic is formidable, but when “B Novak” emerges, particularly against rising stars like Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Daniil Medvedev, challenges arise.
Acknowledging Djokovic’s recent losses, Ivanisevic maintained that they are concerning but not indicative of a fundamental flaw in Djokovic’s game. He affirmed, “He didn’t forget how to play tennis; it’s just questions of motivation and how he enters the court.”
With the upcoming Monte-Carlo Masters serving as a litmus test, Djokovic’s performance will be closely scrutinized. Despite historically lackluster performances in Monte Carlo, fans remain hopeful for a strong showing. Ivanisevic emphasized the importance of Djokovic’s motivation and preparation, particularly with the Roland Garros event and the Olympic Games on the horizon.
As Djokovic navigates through this challenging period, Ivanisevic’s insights provide a glimpse into the mental and strategic considerations underlying his recent performances. While uncertainties persist, Djokovic’s resilience and determination remain key factors as he strives for success on the tennis court.
Novak Djokovic in 2024
LWWWWWWLWW Currently ranked no.1, Novak played his last match on the 11th of March when he capitulated to world no.76 Luca Nardi 6-4 3-6 6-3 in the 3rd round in Indian Wells (draw).
During this season Djokovic has managed to achieve a composed 8-3 win-loss record. Novak Djokovic’s most significant result of the year was getting to the semifinal at the Australian Open.
Djokovic won 99 titles in his career: 53 on hard courts, 19 on clay courts, 19 on indoor courts and 8 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Djokovic has scheduled to play next in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 22nd of April.
Novak Djokovic |
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