Novak Djokovic makes major coaching announcement ahead of French Open
Novak Djokovic announced that he will be going into the 2025 French Open with a new member in his coaching team. The Serb, who is currently gearing up to put up a strong performance at the Geneva Open, has joined hands with Dusan Vemic, who will be helping him through the Paris Slam.
Djokovic split with his rival-turned-coach, Andy Murray, earlier this month. They had been together since November last year and had a successful run, with notable performances at the 2025 Australian Open and the Miami Open.
The Serb made it clear that he isn't looking to appoint a long-term coach, but noted that his past experiences working with Vemic led him to make this addition.
During his press interaction ahead of the Geneva Open, Novak Djokovic said:
"I'm not currently looking for a coach, DuĊĦan Vemic will be in Geneva and at Roland Garros as part of my team."
Vemic will be joined by Boris Bosnjakovic, who has been with Djokovic since 2024, as the tennis star hopes to put up a strong display at Roland Garros. He emphasized that he is not in a rush to look for a coach and wants to tackle each tournament as it comes.
"Dusan Vemic and Boris Bosnjakovic will share that role for the next couple of tournaments, and then we'll see... I'm not in any rush to choose; I'm happy with these guys," he said.
Vemic also shares a long-term friendship with Novak Djokovic.
Novak Djokovic's relationship with new coaching staff member Dusan Vemic
Novak Djokovic has been long-time friends with his newly appointed team member Dusan Vemic. The 48-year-old has travelled to many of Djokovic's tennis matches and has also played doubles alongside him - the 2009 Madrid Open and the 2010 Dubai Tennis Championships.
Prior to this, Vemic also worked with the Bryan brothers, Andrea Petkovic and Brandon Nakashima. His prior experience as a pro, having reached the doubles semifinals of Roland Garros and the Australian Open in his playing days, will likely add value to the Serb's preparation.
Vemic has also served as Djokovic's assistant coach and hitting partner in some tournaments in the past, and was part of the coaching staff of the Serbian Davis Cup team in 2013.