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Tennis: Djokovic splits with fitness coach in latest shakeup

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia bids farewell to fans after losing to Jannik Sinner of Italy (not pictured) during their men's singles semi-final at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, January 26, 2024. /CFP
Novak Djokovic of Serbia bids farewell to fans after losing to Jannik Sinner of Italy (not pictured) during their men's singles semi-final at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, January 26, 2024. /CFP

Novak Djokovic of Serbia bids farewell to fans after losing to Jannik Sinner of Italy (not pictured) during their men's singles semi-final at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, January 26, 2024. /CFP

World number one Novak Djokovic of Serbia thanked his long-time fitness coach Marco Panichi of Italy for his years of service on Tuesday, signaling the end of their working relationship in the latest shakeup in the 24-time Grand Slam winner's camp.

The Serb said last week that he was considering going without a coach after ending a five-year partnership with Croatian coach Goran Ivanisevic last month, following his early exit from Indian Wells.

Novak Djokovic's Instagram post on April 30 about Marco Panichi. /@djokernole
Novak Djokovic's Instagram post on April 30 about Marco Panichi. /@djokernole

Novak Djokovic's Instagram post on April 30 about Marco Panichi. /@djokernole

Panichi joined Djokovic's team as fitness coach in 2017.

Djokovic skipped the Madrid Open this year to focus on the Grand Slams and the upcoming Paris Olympics, but plans to compete in Rome.

Source(s): Reuters
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