Djokovic eyeing ‘big-name coach’ for 2025, reveals Viktor Troicki: “We can expect many more titles from him"

Novak Djokovic may be on the hunt for a high-profile coach ahead of the 2025 season, according to Serbian Davis Cup captain and close friend Viktor Troicki. The former World No. 12 has no doubt that his compatriot still has the fuel to win several more titles if he trains effectively.

The 24-time Grand Slam champion did not win any ATP-level titles in 2024, but his gold medal at Paris 2024 compensated for a year that fell below Djokovic’s usual standards, especially after his three Grand Slam titles in 2023 (making it 10 since 2019).

In his previous 10 major victories, Djokovic worked with Croatian coach Goran Ivanisevic, also a close friend, who had previously coached players like Tomas Berdych and Milos Raonic. However, after a shaky start to the 2024 season, Djokovic and Ivanisevic parted ways in March following Indian Wells.

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Although several names were rumoured to join Djokovic’s team, including Patrick Mouratoglou and Amélie Mauresmo, he eventually opted for Nenad Zimonjić, who worked with him briefly during the clay swing. Later, Djokovic collaborated with Troicki on his path to Olympic gold at Stade Roland Garros.

Recently, the Serbian Davis Cup captain revealed in an interview with Sport Klub that Djokovic might add a renowned coach to his team during the off-season. “I am glad that Novak stated that he is 100 percent starting preparations for the new season,” Troicki said. “We saw each other briefly, and I even heard that something was brewing with a new coach, with a big name. I don’t know anything about that. That’s the gossip I heard yesterday, I didn’t hear from him.”

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“If so, I really believe that he is very motivated and wants to come back in the right light next year,” Troicki added. “This year, his main focus was on the Olympic Games, and he showed that – when he really wants something, he can make it happen. It was like that before in his career.

“If he trains properly, we can expect many more titles from him. He has time to prepare properly,” added the 2010 Davis Cup champion, who was part of the team alongside Djokovic. “I’ve known Novak for a long time, and I know what it’s like when he really ‘bites’. That’s how it was at the Olympic Games. You can see it from the first training session; it was the same in Paris. It is recognised in him – he is sharper.”

“I’m not saying he’s relaxed at other tournaments, but there’s a lot more focus and attention to detail. It is incredible what he has achieved. When he believes in something, he is truly the strongest and there is no equal to him.”

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