Tennis fans fear Novak Djokovic retirement after long-time fitness coach split: "This is the best way, going out on top"
ATPWednesday, 01 May 2024 at 20:15
Tennis fans reacted to Novak Djokovic's split with his
longtime fitness coach Marco Panichi. The 24-times Grand Slam champion
announced their separation just weeks after ending his partnership with his
coach of the past six years, Goran Ivanisevic.
"Grande Marco, what amazing years of collaboration
we’ve had. We reached the summit, won titles, broken records. But most of all,
I have enjoyed our most “ordinary” days of training in and out of the
gym," Djokovic wrote on Instagram.
"Endless hours of
“carciofini” and laughs that made me feel super motivated to prepare for
success. Grazie Romanista (as Goran calls you) for all the energy, effort and
time you invested in making me the best possible player and person I can
be," he added.
The separation of Djokovic and another member of his team
caught the attention of fans, who commented on social media about their
opinions on Nole's curious situation. Some even speculated about the possibility
of the Serbian retiring.
"Sounds like he’s about to retire. This is the best
way, going out on top. I prefer this than seeing him dropping low in rankings
and fighting injuries," the fan said.
"Really scared for him. This is what Halep did before her crap
contamination. I think he is retiring, but what a crappy way to do it,"
the fan said.
"Has to be retiring next season
or sumn… and wants to graciously put them out of their misery before time….
Interesting… but a master strategist so let’s see if it’s sumn larger and
better at play," the fan commented.
"Oh he's splitting up with his career next...,"
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
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