Novak Djokovic has unveiled a new coaching team ahead of his campaign at the Geneva Open, with Dusan Vemic and Boris Bosnjakovic stepping in to fill the void left by Andy Murray.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion announced the arrangement during a press conference in Switzerland today, just one week after his premature split with Murray.
The coaching change comes at a crucial time for Djokovic, who had originally expected Murray to remain with his team through Wimbledon. However, unsatisfactory results prompted an early end to their partnership.
Vemic is no stranger to Djokovic's team, having previously worked with the Serbian star from 2011-2013 and again in 2016.
Novak Djokovic split from coach Andy Murray after an inconsistent run of form this year
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Since retiring as a player in 2011, Vemic has established himself as an accomplished coach working with several ATP and WTA players.
Bosnjakovic has already been serving as part of Djokovic's team in the capacity of an assistant coach and analyst.
The pair will now share the coaching responsibilities as Djokovic navigates the remainder of the clay court season.
Djokovic has been struggling to find his best form since claiming Olympic gold in Paris last year at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Novak Djokovic won gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics
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The Serbian champion has been unable to secure his 100th career title, with his last triumph coming at those Games.
Despite strong showings at the Australian Open and Miami Open, Djokovic has battled with injuries and consistency issues throughout the season.
His current record stands at a modest 12-7, resulting in a drop to world No. 6 in the ATP rankings.
The Geneva Open will serve as Djokovic's final preparation before Roland Garros, with the Serbian set to face Marton Fucsovics in the second round tomorrow.
This Swiss tournament represents a critical opportunity for Djokovic to regain his form ahead of the French Open next week.
The coaching change comes at a strategic moment, with Vemic's familiarity with Djokovic's game potentially providing the stability needed during this important stretch of the clay court season.
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Novak Djokovic announced that Dusan Vemic and Boris Bosnjakovic will replace Andy Murray for now
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Tennis observers will be watching closely to see if this new arrangement can help Djokovic rediscover his winning ways.
Djokovic himself appears to be taking a measured approach to his new coaching arrangement, saying: "I don't have any rush to choose where to have someone or not.
"I don't know at this moment. I'm fine with these guys. I'm happy with the way it is, and we'll see after Paris."
This suggests Djokovic is viewing the current setup as potentially temporary, with decisions about his long-term coaching situation to be made after the French Open.
The flexible approach aligns with Djokovic's career-long willingness to make strategic changes to his support team when seeking to overcome performance challenges.
