Croatian media outlets disclosed the income earned by Goran Ivanisevic as Novak Djokovic's coach.
The former world No. 2 began working with 'Nole' in 2019, and they have been a partnership in 9 out of Djokovic's Grand Slam titles in just 15 appearances, in addition to two finals.
According to Croatian news magazine Nacional, Goran Ivanisevic is reportedly making a weekly income ranging from €6,000 to €10,000 while coaching Novak Djokovic. When these figures are extrapolated for a full year, it's estimated that Ivanisevic's annual earnings fall in the range of €300,000 to €500,000.
Additionally, Nacional indicates that Ivanisevic is entitled to bonuses equivalent to 10 percent of Djokovic's prize money each time the Serbian player secures a Grand Slam victory. If this information is accurate, Ivanisevic would have received approximately €300,000 for Djokovic's three Grand Slam victories in 2023.
However, it should be noted that neither Ivanisevic nor Djokovic have ever publicly spoken about the Croatian's salary. Recently, Ivanisevic spoke about the challenges of being the coach of the 24-time Grand Slam champion, considering that it is difficult to motivate someone who has already won everything.
“You always have stress. There are five of us in the team, but everything is always my fault. That’s how it is when you are a coach. On the court, people saw me as a savage or semi-savage, but I’m quite different off the court. I’m quite calm.
"No one believed that I could become a good coach. You need to know how to bury the ego. You don’t matter anymore. The player is important," he added.
"I am happy to train a genius, the best tennis player of all time and one of the best athletes in general. It’s unfortunate that only wins count. The final is not good, it’s like you didn’t even come to the tournament,” Goran Ivanisevic said.
“It’s easier for me because we are from the same region. I understand a lot of the things he does and I’m prepared for them in advance. I did the same, but now as a coach I have to be more calm and composed," Recently, Ivanisevic spoke about the challenges of being the coach of the 24-time Grand Slam champion, considering that it is not easy to motivate someone who has already won everything Ivanisevic added.
Goran Ivanisevic says Djokovic is a ‘genius’ & he was lucky to have people like Rafa Nadal & Roger Federer to motivate him: “I am happy to train a genius, the best tennis player of all time and one of the best athletes in general. Novak is one of a kind, there are not many…
