Tennis fans fear Novak Djokovic retirement after long-time fitness coach split: "This is the best way, going out on top"

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.

Greg

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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.

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"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.

Pokey Baraka

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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.

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"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.

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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

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"Oh he's splitting up with his career next...,"

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oh hes splitting up with his career next…

José Morgado

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Novak Djokovic splits with his longtime fitness trainer.

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ميرو النوليستا ²⁴ 🥇🐊

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The GOAT knows what he's doing. Sometimes you need new challenges and new people around you to find motivation again, among other things. Idemo @DjokerNole ❤️💪🏻

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BG

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End of the road is near! Novak has nothing to prove to anyone, so he can start to look at life after retirement

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