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Novak Djokovic has confirmed his professional partnership with long-time coach Marian Vajda has come to an end.
Djokovic revealed the pair agreed to part ways last year following the ATP Finals in Turin.
Vajda served as part of Djokovic’s team for 15 years, playing a pivotal role in the 20-time grand slam champion’s glittering career.
“Marian has been by my side during the most important and memorable moments in my career,” Djokovic said in a post on his official website.
“Together we have achieved some incredible things and I am very grateful for his friendship and dedication over the last 15 years.
“While he might be leaving the professional team he will always be family and I can’t thank him enough for all he has done.”
Vajda said: “During my time with Novak, I have been lucky to watch him transform into the player he is today.
“I will look back on our time together with immense pride and am so very thankful for the success we have achieved.
“I remain his biggest support on and off the court and look forward to new challenges.”
Vajda was joined on Djokovic’s team by former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic in 2019. Ivanisevic will continue working with Djokovic as he bids to add to his tally of major triumphs.
Djokovic, who is unvaccinated against COVID-19, missed the 2022 Australian Open after having his visa cancelled on “health and good order grounds”, leading to his deportation.
Rafael Nadal’s triumph in Melbourne gave the Spaniard the outright record for grand slam triumphs with 21.
Djokovic made his 2022 debut in Dubai last month, losing in the quarter-finals to Jiri Vesely. On Monday, he was usurped as world number one by Daniil Medvedev.
