PARIS —
Novak Djokovic’s turbulent start in 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.
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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.
Djokovic began
working with the Slovakian coach since he was a teenager in 2006, though they
split for a year in 2017.
“Together we have
achieved some incredible things and I am very grateful for his friendship and
dedication over the last 15 years.”
Vadja stopped
working with Djokovic following the tour finals in Turin in November.
He had not been
seen as part of Djokovic’s back-room team in Melbourne before the Serbian
player was deported in a visa row over his
COVID vaccination status.
“During my time
with Novak, I have been lucky to watch him transform into the player he is
today,” said Vajda.
“I will look back
on our time together with immense pride.”
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