Iconic Serbian coach on why firing Goran Ivanisevic was great move by Novak Djokovic

Famend Serbian tennis coach Radmilo Armenulic thinks Novak Djokovic made a superb resolution in splitting with Goran Ivanisevic as he defined that Ivanisevic “likes fantasies” and that the Serbian tennis star ought to now possibly discover the concept of hiring Ivan Lendl.

After disappointingly shedding within the Australian Open semifinal and shockingly shedding to qualifier Luca Nardi on the Indian Wells Masters, Djokovic made a serious transfer forward of the clay season as he determined to half methods with Ivanisevic, with whom he began collaborating in 2019. 

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Of their 5 years collectively, they received 12 Grand Slams collectively. However Djokovic’s 2024 season hasn’t began properly as one thing appears to be off within the 36-year-old’s recreation in early 2024. 

Armenulic, who labored because the Davis Cup staff captain for Yugoslavia and later Serbia, additionally coached Ivanisevic early within the Croatian’s profession. When requested to share his ideas on the cut up between Djokovic and Ivanisevic, Armenulic stated it was one thing that wanted to occur as a result of their partnership most likely reached its ceiling.

“The outcomes determined. Novak discovered that Ivanisevic can not give him the eye he wants. It’s apparent that the practices have been not energetic, that there was saturation. I feel Novak made a superb resolution. We’ll see if all of it works out. My opinion is that will probably be,” Armenulic advised Kurir.

“Novak realized that he has to enhance his volley, serve, and another necessary issues in his recreation. I am certain he has somebody in his sight.”

Armenulic: Ivanisevic likes fantasies, Lendl is a critical man 

Additional sharing his ideas on the cut up that shocked the tennis world, Armenulic curiously remarked that Ivanisevic is somebody who “likes fantasies.” Armenulic did not straight clarify what he meant by that however his remark will be interpreted in a method that the 2001 Wimbledon champion may be somebody who has unrealistic concepts. 

“Goran was my participant! I do know him very properly. He likes fantasies, and that is not good for a coach. Particularly a coach who takes care of the perfect participant on the earth. Plus, I am undecided he notices the small print very properly in a tennis match,” Armenulic added.

Now that Djokovic is with no coach, Armenulic is not involved by that as he believes the report 24-time Grand Slam champion already has a possible alternative in his thoughts. When requested about his opinion on who ought to Djokovic rent subsequent, Armenulic stated he wish to see the Serb begin working with former eight-time Grand Slam champion Lendl. 

After a fantastic tennis profession, Lendl additionally proved himself as a coach as he guided Andy Murray to a few Grand Slam titles. For those who bear in mind properly, Murray was struggling to win a Grand Slam for years earlier than hiring Lendl and making his massive Slam breakthrough on the 2012 US Open.

“I feel Ivan Lendl can be best. He’s a critical man, he was a critical participant. Plus, he approaches his work with utmost dedication,” Armenulic defined. 

“First, he would deliver security to Novak, as a result of he was such a participant himself. From the baseline, Lendl was the king. Essentially the most assured tennis participant even right now in that section of the sport. Lendl had an energetic recreation from the baseline and there he was the perfect on the earth, on clay. I feel he may assist Novak so much earlier than Roland Garros.”

Armenulic: Djokovic ought to completely not return to working with Marian Vajda

One of many first names that popped up as a possible alternative was Djokovic’s former long-time coach Vajda. With Vajda, Djokovic achieved his first tennis success and the 2 loved a highly-successful in each of their stints.

After splitting in 2017 however reuniting in 2018, Djokovic and Vajda went their separate methods once more in early 2022. Contemplating Djokovic’s historical past with Vajda, some assume the world No. 1 ought to positively critically contemplate hiring once more the Slovak coach. 

However Armenulic would not agree with that in any respect as he thinks {that a} participant ought to by no means return to its previous coach. 

“I do not know.. Vajda was there. He labored with Novak. You shouldn’t return a coach. By no means. You simply don’t do this,” Armenulic stated.

“Why? If it has been profitable, it’s anticipated to proceed. However it isn’t sure, so the strain is large. And one other necessary factor, Marjan Vajda is sort of a member of the Djokovic household, and that’s not good.”

On April seventh, the Monte Carlo Masters is kicking off and that is the place Djokovic is scheduled to begin his clay season. With Monte Carlo beginning in 10 days, many are curious to see if Djokovic can have a brand new coach in the beginning of the clay season.