Who is Novak Djokovic’s Coach? Know all about Novak Djokovic’s coaching team

Novak Djokovic's coaching team has been the backbone of his illustrious career that has seen him be named as one of the GOATs of the sport.

Who is Novak Djokovic’s Coach? Know all about Novak Djokovic’s coaching team

Novak Djokovic

Serbian tennis great Novak Djokovic is undoubtedly one of the greatest players ever. Not only famous for his skills with the racket and the ball, but his discipline and athleticism are also exemplary. Even before turning pro in 2003, the Serb had made a name for himself through performances in the juniors.

His track record in juniors prompted the UK government to offer him citizenship to play under their flag. The self-respecting and a true Serbian patriot, Djokovic refused the offer and managed what little the Serbian federation could offer. That, however, did not become a massive hurdle as Djokovic went on to win 22 Majors mid-way to the 2023 season.

Crafting history in the 2023 season, Novak Djokovic has a lot at stake in 2024, where he bids to truly become the GOAT, surpassing his current count of 24 Grand Slams. He is currently on a bid to clinch his eleventh win at the 2024 Australian Open and has been undisputed in his quest ever since. However, all of this has been possible due to a strong, trusted coaching team.

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Novak Djokovic’s coaching team

Behind every great player is a trusted coach; the same goes for Novak Djokovic. His first long-term coach was Marian Vajda. He was his head coach for 15 years, split over two stints. From 2006 to 2017, Vajda was the Serb’s coach. He took a year-long break and returned in 2018, staying again till March 2022. Both split due to differences in opinion over the player’s schedule, but this did not hamper their personal relationship.

Goran Ivanisevic and Novak Djokovic
Goran Ivanisevic and Novak Djokovic

Djokovic is currently coached by Croatian great Goran Ivanisevic. The Croat famously won the 2001 Wimbledon as a wildcard, the only player to do so at the Championships. Ivanisevic has been part of the setup since 2019 and continues to guide Nole. The two often have visible altercations during matches, but they are all left on the field as both share the common goal of making Djokovic the GOAT.

Djokovic was also briefly coached by Boris Becker. The German great was with him for three seasons, guiding him to his maiden French Open title in 2016. Due to their time together, Djokovic and Becker also share a great bond. When the German was imprisoned for tax fraud in the UK, Djokovic personally reached out to offer all possible help for him and his family as they survived a tough period.

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