Novak Djokovic has made it clear that he is not in a rush to appoint a new coach after ending his partnership with Andy Murray last week. The 24-time Grand Slam winner, who is yet to win a clay-court match this season, emphasized that he feels content with his current team as he prepares for the French Open.
Speaking during a press conference before his match at the ATP 250 Geneva Open, Djokovic shared his thoughts on the split and his outlook moving forward. “At the moment, I don’t feel the need for a coach,” Djokovic stated, ahead of his opener against Hungary’s Marton Fucsovics, ranked 134th in the world.
He revealed that Dusan Vemic, a familiar face from his earlier coaching team, has joined him in Geneva alongside assistant coach and analyst Boris Bosnjakovic. Djokovic’s partnership with Murray had shown promise early on, especially after his victory over Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open. However, an unfortunate injury during the semi-final match against Alexander Zverev cut that journey short.
Reflecting on the partnership, Djokovic said, “We felt that our collaboration had reached its peak in terms of what we could achieve together on the court. My respect for Andy remains high, if not higher now. He possesses an incredible tennis intellect and understands the game on a rare level.”
Despite not having secured any clay victories this season, Djokovic remains focused on improving. He withdrew from the Italian Open and is now aiming to build momentum in Geneva in preparation for Roland Garros, where he hopes to win his 25th Grand Slam title—an achievement that would make him the most successful player in major singles history, surpassing Margaret Court’s record.
The 38-year-old admitted that this stage of his career presents new challenges. “I’m not used to early exits like this. This kind of streak hasn’t occurred in the past two decades of my career. But I always knew that such a phase would eventually come,” he noted.
Addressing concerns about his future, Djokovic reaffirmed his dedication to the sport. “I’m here in Geneva to fight for wins and prepare for the French Open. My goal remains to compete at the highest level and win titles. The motivation is still strong.”
While acknowledging that things are no longer as seamless as they once were, Djokovic welcomed this transition. “Life has changed a lot, but for the better. I’m still passionate about tennis and believe I have what it takes to contend for major titles,” he said.
