Novak Djokovic announces split with another key team member as overhaul continues
Novak Djokovic has announced he has split with his long-time fitness coach Marco Panichi in the latest shake-up to his team.
The Serbian icon thanked Panichi for “all the energy, effort and time” the Italian invested in making him “the best possible player and person I can be.”
Djokovic’s fitness and physical durability have played a huge role in his unprecedented achievements, with the 36-year-old largely avoiding major injuries in his career.
Panichi, a former long jump athlete, joined Djokovic’s team in 2019 and has helped him enjoy a hugely fruitful spell in his thirties. Djokovic won 10 of his 24 Grand Slam titles with Panichi in his corner.
The announcement of Panichi’s departure coincides with Djokovic’s late-March split from longtime coach Goran Ivanisevic.
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In a post on his Instagram account, Djokovic paid tribute to Panichi as he revealed the pair’s partnership had come to an end.
“Grande Marco, what amazing years of collaboration we’ve had. We reached the summit, won titles, broken records,” Djokovic wrote.
