Last week, Novak Djokovic announced the end of his six-month coaching partnership with Andy Murray in a heartfelt social media post: “Thank you, coach Andy, for all the hard work, fun & support over last six months on & off the court. I really enjoyed deepening our friendship together 🙏.” The duo, who shocked the tennis world by teaming up in November 2024, parted ways by mutual agreement after mixed results and injuries. Djokovic’s hamstring issues at the Miami Open, where he reached the final but missed milestones like his 25th Grand Slam and 100th title, marked a tough stretch. Now, with the French Open imminent, will he bring a new official coach on board?

Not quite! On Tuesday, May 20, Novak held a press conference ahead of the ATP 250 Geneva Open, his first tournament since a first-round exit at the Madrid Open and without Murray by his side. He said, “It was nice at Košutnjak. It’s always nice to be among my people, my people, it gives me additional motivation to continue.” Playing in Geneva is a warm-up before Roland Garros. But what about his coaching situation?

Nole was clear: “I’m not currently looking for a coach, Dušan Vemic will be in Geneva and at Roland Garros as part of my team!” Journalist Jose Morgado later confirmed this on X. This comes hot on the heels of Jannik Sinner‘s new coaching arrangement with Carlos Moya, Rafael Nadal’s former coach, for 2026 after Darren Cahill steps out. But, how does this play out for Djokovic?

Well, Vemic will work alongside Boris Bosnjakovic, his assistant coach and analyst, in Geneva. Last year, Novak Djokovic reached the semis there before losing to Tomas Machac. This year, he returns with a familiar face. The former coach has been a steady presence during Djokovic’s most successful periods. As assistant coach alongside Marian Vajda from 2011-2013 and in 2016, Vemic helped Djokovic win multiple Grand Slams and the ATP World Tour Finals. He was also part of the 2016 Miami Open win.

But the split with Murray surprised many. It was supposed to last until the Australian Open, then extended for the season. They had glimpses of success, reaching the Australian Open semis where Djokovic withdrew after defeating Carlos Alcaraz in a tough four-set quarterfinal. In Miami, he reached the final but lost due to an eye infection affecting his focus, falling to Jakub Mensik.

Novak Djokovic holds no hard feelings. He said, “My respect towards Andy remains the same, even more actually, I got to know him as a person. I think he has a brilliant tennis IQ, he has a very rare mind of a champion that obviously has achieved what he has achieved, and he sees the game incredibly well.” But with this new coaching setup, what lies ahead for Djokovic? The question of retirement still looms, but he isn’t ready to quit just yet.

Novak Djokovic gets candid about his retirement after tough loss in Madrid

Novak Djokovic, once the shining beacon of the ‘Big 3,’ hasn’t added a trophy to his collection since his gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics. This season has been a mixed bag—he’s gone 12-6, stumbled out early in Monte Carlo and Madrid, and faced two separate three-match losing streaks. His standout moment? Making it to the Miami Open final. Naturally, whispers about retirement are swirling. But Djokovic continues to shut down the rumors!

In a recent interview with Business Traveler USA, Djokovic cleared the air. He said, “Tennis has consumed most of my life since a very young age,” and added, “I’ve devoted my mental, physical, and emotional energy to it—and boy, did I have a reward from it.” With $186 million in prize money and another $365 million off the court, it’s clear he’s far from done.

His mindset says it all: “Tennis is a sport where it’s necessary to nurture that mentality of, It’s never enough. Because once it’s enough, then it’s really enough and you have to put the racquet aside. And I still….I still don’t feel it’s enough for me.” The passion is alive and kicking.

Now stuck on 99 career singles titles and 24 Grand Slams, the big question is whether Novak Djokovic will hit the magical 25 at the French Open? What do you think? Drop your thoughts below!