DJOKOVIC PARTS WAYS WITH COACH

Excerpt from Served with Andy Roddick Episode 10 - released on 4.2.24.
Andy and Jon talk the latest news that Novak Djokovic parted ways with long-time coach Goran Ivanisevic. They debate who might take over as Djokovic's coach or the possibility of him going ahead without a coach.
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[@peace_love_unity]

Federer also had a run without a coach, it didn't help him at all. I think no matter how good you are, you need to have a coach if only to reassure you.

[@Traders_Paradigm]

How about Pete Sampras!

[@anirbanroy1433]

Sampras said in an interview to CNN that he's not open to coaching and prefers to spend time with his family.

[@MattFT]

Andy, Novak is 36 not 37 & he's won 24 GSs

[@nemanjap8768]

All of your questions have been answered by Goran Ivanisevic himself in an interview that was released 6 days ago

[@Shehryar486]

My thoughts: Novak is nearing the end, and seeing how he appreciates a story and emotions, it would be a great story if he ends his career with the same man who was with him when he started and has been a constant - Marian Vajda. Marian Vajda will be back.

[@pacochuquiure5459]

Brad Gilbert is the man! Fingers crossed.

[@HeavyTopspin]

Everyone knows you never go full Kyrgios. 🌴🌩

[@ksc743]

Djokovic already has someone 'new' in his corner. A Serbian tennis player and friend he has known for 20 years, by the name of Nenad Zimonjic, nickname "ZIKI". Goran Ivanisevic said of him: "He is a great friend of mine, we went through a lot together and I love him. He has vast tennis knowledge, but what is more important - he knows Novak really well. Ziki can help him tennis-wise. Novak does know everything already, but it will be refreshing for him to maybe hear the same thing from someone else with a different approach. Ziki knows Novak's mentality really well, they collaborated in the Davis Cup as well."

[@supermodel2]

@ksc743 thanks and I remember him

[@davorfranjic5977]

Andy you should coach Novak just because you said you do not know what to say to him. This amount of respect would make you a great coach. He only needs a bit of planning and a few good words from the stands in the right time. 😅 You would have the best and the worst time.😂

[@lc86_65]

25 🎉 Andy is Nostradamus 😅

[@yogeshgurjar3290]

Thanks andy sir ❤ Thanks Brady sir ❤ Novak Djokovic fan❤

[@sleong]

Roddick should coach djokovic

[@Islam4Europeans]

lol no. They hate each other

[@anapanto2502]

@@Islam4Europeansgrow up

[@l.rongardner2150]

He needs to bring back Pepe "All You Need Is Love and Hugs" as his coach, so his final time on the tour will be a lovefest.

[@LeeLee-ct2vv]

It's Serbian Nenad Zimonjic, he'll be his coach

[@a_l_e_k_sandra]

Andy foreshadowing 25 😊

[@jawsjawsjawsjaws]

Novak loves all things tennis, and a major part of pro tennis is the player coach dynamic. It’s like being able to observe your self playing when you really can’t. And just two minds coming together to make the most of it. And it’s probably more fun to have a coach you respect.

[@paulelverstone8677]

If Murray can ask Mauresmo, Novak can ask Sharapova... :)

[@anirbanroy1433]

What if Andy himself is offered the job?

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

novak has had a good run...let some new players have their moment...including Rafa...What's the point? To continue hearing accolades, at 40 years old...Lol

[@MrPink0]

@@ksc743for me it’s definitely Denis Kudla.

[@vm4473]

Listening to Roddick, who's insightful and interesting, just further reaffirms my opinion, that NOBODY comes even close to in-depth analysis of tennis game as does Gill Gross

[@vincentsouchaud6717]

Andy: Novak is still 36. His DOB is May 22, 1987.

[@ThetennisDr]

Andy rodick can see the future champion 🏆 of french open winnledon or usa open. Djoko will get one.

[@GhostruckerX]

It's actually normal remember andy had 10 different trainers. Who cares what they think? 🙄🤷🏻

[@angies7906]

Well he will get the 25th.

[@VladRadu-tq1pg]

he won t.

[@angies7906]

@@VladRadu-tq1pg ok, whatever \

[@alwaysprepared]

In spite of all your good comments on not going outside the lines too much, it would be really a hoot to have Brad Gilbert as his coach! Talk about a challenge to Novak to implement other tactics... It might totally backfire, however.... LOL

[@supermodel2]

Who is Novak’s hitting partner that doubles as his manager because I was wondering where he went after he fired IMG months ago?

[@katijahsajad]

i think novak will go with Nick Kyrgios

[@eaglewinnings8003]

You guys are always a week or two late with your videos

[@bov.2843]

I'm stunned guys that you are tennis experts and are not seeing writing on the wall, that father time has come and not going away for Novak. Measure the strokes and speed, power of Alc and Sinn and get a reality check that he never played that well, and will never be able to catch it up. The fact that he won last year 3 GSs doesn't mean anything, you should know that past performances are NOT guaranteing future ones... btw, I love Novak to death but he is DONE, overwhelmed by youngsters, weather i want to admit that or not.

[@al1976-v7m]

So what did you think of the Olympic Games final?

[@joseferreol2353]

"The three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Becker has been deported from the UK", i don´t think Boris can go to Wimbledon

[@supermodel2]

Or the states for that matter

[@ksc743]

Some reports say he is banned from the UK for 10 years. Others say he could be allowed back in October this year. Personally I look forward to him commentating again. He's very entertaining!

[@kevingilhooley2064]

If I was Boris Becker I'd take that as a 'Badge Of Honour'.

[@5150Rockstar]

Does AR sleep with that hat on too?🤔

[@a_l_e_k_sandra]

He is going bold I guess

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

brad and andy =Brandy lol

[@aca2077]

No

[@rebecalinares5393]

So Andy what happened with Brad Gilbert? You were still #2 in the world ... was there a need to fight someone who took you to #1 helping you impose a brutal power game with a monstrous serve + a huge forehand? Whatever it was, but in 2005 you started playing topspinned tennis that wasn't your thing, I don't know if it was Goldfine or Stefanki's imposition but frankly It ruin you brother. I never again saw you hit that flat FH, a once God - gifted weapon where you put all the weight of your body on with complete rotation of your shoulders and hips ... Afterwards your FH was just all wrist. You could have combined it too, but no, you never killed a FH again. A shame. You didn't have to try to improve the backhand. It was sustaining your strengths, having consistency in your strengths. You also looked very skinny after 2005, like you went on a diet that made you lose strength. In 2003 and 2004 you were exuberant and intimidating. In 2005 Lacoste arrived and you hid under a cap forever, wristing your FH and looking skinnier. The shirts were too big for you. Or were those Lacoste so huge that they made you look skinnier? ... i think the diet you took made you lose a lot of fat, fat that had helped you to have power in your game. You should have stayed the same as you were, and also shown your beautiful face, so that the world would have known more of your wonderful face. That would have brought even more fans and sponsorships, something that somehow helps intimidate rivals a little. You should have taken off that F. cap Andy!!!

[@mariellarojas8562]

The smartest choice would be to hire Rogger Federer. The only other tennis player who has been in a similar situation and probably one of the few coaches who can out smart Djokovich.

[@707ladytee]

Lol, smh.

[@seanl6885]

At this late stage against Father Time, the only way to stay on top is to take uncharted dietary supplements from a whole new supply chain, i.e. team.

[@jeanpaulsara1074]

Novak does not need a coach. The next step is to replace his corner/personal cheer section with an expanded inner space that would exhibit only a silent calculating mind at work. Novak should look inside and find the space to contain it all. He becomes everyone, the ball becomes everything, and there is no one else there.

[@rhoclouds]

if you've ever played tennis at a decently high level before, you'd understand that EVERY player regardless of level needs a coach.

[@NeilNicholls-Knight]

The most qualified person to coach Novak, especially at this stage of his career, is the gentleman who at nearly 38 years of age came within a whisker's whisker of knocking him over in the 2019 Wimbledon final. Get Roger in there - it would be nice for their occasionally fractious relationship to culminate in a bromance ... or more, who knows?

[@gomjabbar6246]

the most hilarious and impossible timeline.

[@martinriiser5523]

Who would benefit more, Djokovic, Roger, his kids?

[@HonkyMonky]

You are delusional, Roger hates Novak

[@BassByTheBay]

Even if Roger were interested (and that's a big "if"), he's made it clear he wants to spend time with his family.

[@shivasuresh5957]

Roger coach Novak? Laughable. Roger doesn't care for Novak much less want to coach him.

[@omabdulgani]

Novak's only focus this season is the Olympics, of which Goran would not be eligible to be a part of his team for that, because Goran is not Serbian, therefore he's not needed.

[@kevingilhooley2064]

That's not quite correct ..as foreign coaches can coach national athletes from another country and have done so for many past olympics

[@omabdulgani]

@@kevingilhooley2064 Are you sure? I was under the impression that, in the Olympics, even the team (including the coach) had to be of the same nationality as the player.

[@omabdulgani]

@@kevingilhooley2064 Viktor Troicki was the team coach of Serbia in the last Olympics. Goran was not present.

[@kevingilhooley2064]

@@omabdulgani ...coaches at the Olympics have often been of a different nationality to the country they're hired by....Steven Redgrave ..a Brit former Olympian was coaching the Chinese rowers and many Canadian skating coaches have done the same for other countries....tennis has only just been reintroduced to the Olympics but the same rules apply.

[@kevingilhooley2064]

@@omabdulgani ...yes I was aware of that but that was just their choice....they could still have hired a foreign coach if the wished.

[@sinjab5908]

bring back becker!

[@aca2077]

BBB

[@al1976-v7m]

That guy is useless i mean listen to his commentary...

[@AnnaWhite-go6nz]

How come you’re wearing a cap inside?

[@al1976-v7m]

Hair Loss

[@gregoryphillips3969]

Andy you should be coaching either Alicya Parks, or Hailey Baptiste They are great athletes and you could add a ton of value. Coco Gauff is great but these women physically are at least her equal when it comes to physical gifts. Parks probably has the best serve on the women's tour. There's alot to work with here. These women will not break through in the way they could unless they get the right coaching. It's always great to hear your insights. As far as Novak goes, he doesn't really need a coach at this point. Someone like Becker is the perfect choice.

[@davidhunternyc1]

Djokovic has 24 Grand Slams! It's burned into all of our brains. Andy! What were you thinking? Probably just a brain fart. We all have them. What blows my mind is that winning even one Grand Slam is a Herculean feat, as you would know. Novak could've easily had 2 more Grand Slams under his belt but that's water under the bridge. Right now it's one foot in front of the other but, like hitting the line's judge in the throat, Djokovic firing Ivanisevic is a grave mistake. Djokovic's entitlement is going to be a headwind going into the French. Still, he's got to get to 25!

[@BOZ_11]

half his majors came 2018 onwards

[@move3spaces246]

@@BOZ_11this is even more impressive given his age! Federer only won 4 slams after 30! Novaks won 12! Incredible and much better than Fedal!

[@BOZ_11]

@@move3spaces246 well novak doesn't a young fed and rafa to face. beating berretini, nick, ruud etc really isn't the same

[@nemanjap8768]

David Hunter , you are so full of shiet , you know that ? You got no clue what you are talking about

[@MrPink0]

@@BOZ_11fed as well got 2 of his 20 when djokovic was injured, so as nadal.

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

novak is beyond annoying as a player

[@guruk]

Haha... Fedal fans are eternally bu88 hurt and I love it.. Goatkovic has permanently damaged your brains. Hope u find peace 😇

[@radomirkrstic5825]

What would you know about it?

[@MrPink0]

Don’t watch him, or you just like to heal your complexes here😂 seams like it, if I don’t like something or annoys me I cut that off.

[@darrionrobson8004]

I appreciate his accomplishments but I can't stand the guy Egotistical and moody - and that's backed up by Goran

[@radomirkrstic5825]

@@darrionrobson8004 When did Goran said he is egotistical please do tell.

[@tenja42]

The wife, Jelena is cheating on him

[@guruk]

Goat is not motivated and is slightly emotionally exhausted after so many years of dominance. I am afraid he may walk away for something better than tennis he may want to invest his time and energy into. Its pretty clearly evident from his body language these days. Good news and respite finally for the whining and ever crying and haters, FEDAL fanbase. 😅

[@goldwolf0606]

Cheatvak: They’re on to my Steroiderade… Goron, you’re fired!

[@alexg7836]

Gold wolf is alive!

[@guruk]

Goldie Back.. As usual back with his bu** on fumes 😂

[@707ladytee]

😊