Hey there, fellow tennis enthusiasts It’s your girl Mia Johnson-Carter here, living the dream in Miami. Today, I’m super excited to dive into a fascinating story about a new partnership in the world of tennis. Goran Ivanisevic, the former coach of Novak Djokovic, has made the move from the ATP Tour to the WTA Tour. He’s now set to coach Elena Rybakina, the 2001 Wimbledon champion, starting from her winter preparation.
This news has left many in the tennis community stunned, but not too much, as Andy Roddick so aptly put it in an interview with Tennis Channel. Roddick analyzed the new partnership, saying, “I was surprised, but I shouldn’t have been. I think we’ve become a little bit narrow-minded because Goran has only worked with men, so we weren’t considering him for the women’s tour. But if you think about it beyond my ignorance, they’re both great servants. And then what does Rybakina need now? Maybe even a little bit of lightness in her box with someone who actually has a sense of humor every now and then. So it seems like an incredible combination. When you get to a certain level, you want to talk to someone who’s been there before. We’ve seen a lot of experienced coaches who have won Slams take others on that journey, so this pairing makes a lot of sense. And it’s exciting, too,”.
Elena Rybakina has ended her collaboration with Stefano Vukov, her coach for five years, and announced the start of her relationship with Goran Ivanisevic during the WTA Finals in Riyadh. She described Ivanisevic as a great champion with a lot of experience.
The move by Ivanisevic to join the WTA Tour is significant, especially given his background as a former Grand Slam champion. His experience working with top players like Djokovic will undoubtedly bring valuable insights to Rybakina’s training.
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