Goran Ivanisevic sounds off on ‘stupid talk’ amid Novak Djokovic’s 2024 struggles

Goran Ivanisevic thinks it’s plain silly to assume that Novak Djokovic is in some form of panic mode as a result of his begin to the season hasn’t gone as deliberate. 

Djokovic, who lately break up with Ivanisevic after six years of working collectively, is simply 11-4 thus far in 2024 and he hasn’t but gained any titles. 

After getting back from Australia and not using a title gained after which shedding early in Indian Wells, Djokovic appeared higher in Monte Carlo however his run nonetheless ended with a shock semifinal defeat to Casper Ruud. Following his defeat to Ruud, Djokovic determined to skip the continued Madrid Masters and as a substitute give attention to observe and return to motion on the Rome Masters. 

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However some assume that Djokovic is a bit misplaced and that he’s achieved profitable and possibly panicking in the mean time. 

Ivanisevic slams ‘silly discuss’ relating to Djokovic’s season 

“It is silly to even speak about panic. In 2022 he additionally gained his first title of the 12 months in Rome. Panic what? He’s the very best on the earth, he’s not fiftieth on the ATP checklist,” Ivanisevic advised Sportal.

“The whole lot relies upon solely on him and on which Novak seems on the court docket. If the fitting, centered one seems, then on any floor to play, everybody can pack up and go residence. And if the opposite one seems, then it is a completely different story. We all know what his objectives are, and I believe he might be prepared for the Olympics.”

When Djokovic returns to motion in Rome, he might be taking part in at a spot the place he has had success all through his profession. In Rome, Djokovic is a 12-time finalist and a six-time champion. 

Though Djokovic hasn’t been his ordinary self over the previous few months, he’ll nonetheless enter Rome as one of many favorites for title. However this time, profitable Rome can be completely large for Djokovic contemplating his present state of affairs.