Novak Djokovic has decided to split with German tennis legend Boris Becker after three glorious years under his tutelage, the former world's no.1 announced his decision on his social media account.
Official Statement from Djokovic:
'After three very successful years, Boris Becker and I have jointly decided to end our cooperation. The goals we set when we started working together have been completely fulfilled, and I want to thank him for the cooperation, teamwork, dedication and commitment.
"On the other hand, my professional plans are now directed primarily to maintain a good level of play, and also to make a good schedule and new goals for the next season. In this regard I will make all future decisions."
With Becker on his coaching staff, Djokovic ascended to the top of the world rankings and dominated the competition. Over that three-year span, Djokovic upped his Grand Slam tally to 12 titles, the fourth most in history just behind Rafael Nadal (14), Pete Sampras (14) and Roger Federer (17).
Djokovic's decision to part ways with Becker is not a surprise at all. In September, he already told reporters that he was not certain if he will continue his partnership with Becker, especially with his level of play kept on regressing.
Marian Vajda, who has been with Djokovic's coaching staff for more than a decade now, will assume head coaching role for the world's no.2 player.
Djokovic is expected to spend three weeks of training in Monte Carlo before flying to Doha to begin his 2017 campaign. The Serb has high expectation for the upcoming season after losing the top spot to Andy Murray towards the homestretch mark of the season.
