Novak Djokovic Confirms Coach for Roland Garros and Geneva Open
Novak Djokovic has officially confirmed that he will work with Dusan Vemic during the 2025 Geneva Open and Roland Garros, following a press conference held ahead of his opening match in Switzerland.
This announcement comes shortly after Djokovic’s coaching partnership with Andy Murray came to an end. The pair had teamed up at the start of the 2025 season during the Australian Open and showed promising signs despite Djokovic’s early clay-court struggles in Monte-Carlo and Madrid. The split was unexpected, as many believed Murray would stay on board at least through Wimbledon.
Given the proximity to the French Open, appointing a long-term coach was never a likely move. Instead, Djokovic has opted for familiarity, turning to someone he’s found success with in the past. Vemic, a fellow Serbian, was part of Djokovic’s coaching team between the 2011 US Open and 2013 Wimbledon, during which Djokovic won two Australian Open titles and the 2011 US Open. He also briefly reunited with Djokovic at the 2016 Miami Open, where the Serb lifted the trophy.
Beyond his history with Djokovic, Vemic has served on Serbia’s Davis Cup coaching staff and worked with American player Brandon Nakashima from 2020 to 2022.
In times of transition, players often seek coaches they trust. Djokovic’s decision to reunite with Vemic—especially with such short preparation time before Roland Garros—is a strategic move rooted in past success.
While Djokovic showed his ability to succeed without a full-time coach—most notably capturing Olympic gold in 2024 by defeating Carlos Alcaraz—his overall form has dipped since his split with longtime coach Goran Ivanisevic last March. That Olympic title remains his only triumph since then.
Still, writing off Djokovic would be premature. At 38, he remains the most statistically accomplished player in tennis history, and his performance in the 2025 Australian Open quarterfinal, where he defeated Alcaraz after dropping the first set, is a reminder of the elite level he can still reach.
That said, serious questions remain. The physical toll of the sport is more demanding than ever, and younger rivals Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner continue to raise the bar. The two contested the Italian Open final, with Alcaraz winning, and have dominated the men’s game since early 2024—capturing the last five Grand Slams.
If Djokovic manages to win another major this season, particularly at Roland Garros, it would be a testament to his enduring greatness—and perhaps one of the most remarkable feats of his legendary career.
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