Djokovic announces split from long-time coach Vajda
Novak Djokovic's turbulent start to 2022 took another twist on Wednesday as the 20-time Grand Slam champion revealed he had split from his long-time coach Marian Vajda after last year's ATP Finals.
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Novak Djokovic Announces Split From Long-Time Coach Marian Vajda
Novak Djokovic's turbulent start to 2022 took another twist Wednesday as the 20-time Grand Slam champion revealed he had split from his long-time coach Marian Vajda after last year's ATP Finals. Djokovic was deported on the eve of the Australian Open in January and on Monday lost his number one ranking to Russian Daniil Medvedev. "Marian has been by my side during the most important and memorable moments in my career," said the 34-year-old Djokovic on his official website.
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Novak Djokovic splits with long-term coach Marian Vajda, rest of coaching team to stay in place – report
Novak Djokovic has split from long-term coach Marian Vajda. The 56-year-old Vajda had scaled back his role after Goran Ivanisevic was added to Djokovic's coaching staff for Wimbledon in 2019, accompanying his charge to fewer tournaments — but now comes the news of a clean break. Vajda did not attend the recent Dubai Tennis Championships nor accompany Djokovic to Melbourne for his ill-fated tilt at the Australian Open.
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