Djokovic Says 'Not in Need of a Coach' as French Open Looms
- Novak Djokovic, the 24-time Grand Slam champion, played in Geneva on Tuesday seeking his first clay-court win this season after parting ways with coach Andy Murray last week.
- Djokovic ended his partnership with Murray following a difficult season start, including injury-forced retirement and losses in early clay tournaments like Monte Carlo and Madrid.
- Djokovic welcomed former coach Dusan Vemic back to his team in Geneva, where Vemic joined assistant coach Boris Bosnjakovic as Djokovic prepared for matches such as Wednesday’s against Marton Fucsovics.
- Djokovic stated, “At the moment, I'm not in need of a coach” and affirmed, “So yes, the motivation is still there,” while aiming to build form ahead of the French Open where he is seeded sixth.
- Despite form struggles and a fading chance at a record 25th Grand Slam, Djokovic expressed respect for Murray and described navigating “a different chapter” in his career as he prepares for Roland Garros.
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Djokovic says 'not in need of a coach' as French Open looms
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