Serbian Star Seeks Redemption on Clay as He Prepares for Record-Breaking Title Bid

Novak Djokovic has parted ways with former rival Andy Murray after six months of working together, citing that they “couldn’t get more” out of their partnership on the court. The 24-time Grand Slam singles champion is now focused on finding his rhythm ahead of the French Open, where he is seeking a record-breaking 25th title.

Djokovic has taken a wildcard into the Geneva Open, one of the final tournaments before the French Open, in an attempt to regain his form on clay. Despite struggling this season, losing his first match in four of his past five tournaments, Djokovic remains motivated to succeed. “I’m trying to do well, I’m trying to win more trophies, I’m trying to build my form for Roland Garros, and perform at the desired, necessary level in order to go far in the tournament and challenge the best players in the world,” he said.

The French Open starts on Sunday, and Djokovic will be joined by Dusan Vemic and assistant coach and analyst Boris Bosnjakovic. When asked about finding a new coach, Djokovic stated that he is not in a rush, saying “I don’t need to rush in any context. I feel comfortable with the people around me. In the next few tournaments, we’ll see what happens.”

Djokovic’s partnership with Murray ended after a difficult start to the 2025 season, which included early exits in Monte Carlo and Madrid, and a loss in the Miami Open final to 19-year-old Jakub Mensik. Despite this, Djokovic remains confident in his abilities, saying “I’m not particularly used to having this kind of circumstances where I would lose a consecutive match, tournaments, first rounds and so forth. I don’t think it ever happened for me in the last 20 years.”