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Novak Djokovic's decisions do not leave anyone indifferent. The latest one taken by the Serb is to end his relationship with Andy Murray before Roland Garros (May 25 to June 8). He announced it on Tuesday through his social networks, using a photograph of the first meeting between the two in Melbourne.
"Thanks to Novak for the incredible opportunity to work together, and thanks to his team for the hard work over the past six months," said the Scot. Djokovic and Murray, who were once two of the of the 'Big Four' of tennis, ed forces at the end of last season, once Andy had hung up his racket after the Paris Olympics
Thanks to Novak for the incredible opportunity to work together
The initial test was the Australian Open where Djokovic reached the semifinals before retiring against Alexander Zverev. They then extended their partnership, but the results have not come and the Serb is still struggling to win his 100th title since gold at the Olympic Games
Novak, who is still without a win on the current European clay court tour, lost in his debut in Monte Carlo and at the Mutua Madrid Open, and then withdrew from Rome.
Last week he was seen training with protection on his right knee, the same one that had to be operated on last year after he withdrew from the quarter-finals at Roland Garros. He trains under the watchful eye of his compatriot Boris Bosnjakovic, the coach who accompanied him last season when he dispensed with Goran Ivanisevic.
Guest in Geneva
Djokovic has accepted an invitation from the organisers of the Geneva Open to play there in the week leading up to the French Open. The Serb is aware that he needs match practice and confidence on clay
He already sowed doubts about his future in the sport when, after his defeat in Madrid to Matteo Arnaldi, he said that he did not know if it had been his last participation in the Masters 1000 in the Spanish capital
It should be ed that the Belgrade-born tennis player will turn 38 on May 22, three days before the start of the French Open. His two major challenges before retiring are the 25 titles in the majors, which would break the record of 24 he shares with Margaret Court, and the magic figure of 100 tournaments won. In the Open Era, only Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103) reached that number