“Welcome friend, teammate and now coach”: Novak Djokovic reshapes team ahead of Roland Garros

Novak Djokovic has integrated Viktor Troicki into his coaching structure ahead of Roland Garros, formalising a move that had already become visible during training sessions in Paris. The announcement came through Djokovic’s social media, where he referred to Troicki as “friend, teammate, now coach,” alongside a photo of the pair embracing.

“Welcome friend, teammate and now coach”: Novak Djokovic reshapes team ahead of Roland Garros. Novak Djokovic has integrated Viktor Troicki into his coaching structure ahead of Roland Garros, formalising a move that had already become visible during training sessions in Paris. The announcement came through Djokovic’s social media, where he referred to Troicki as “friend, teammate, now coach,” alongside a photo of the pair embracing. The development adds another layer to Djokovic’s increasingly flexible support team model, which has evolved significantly over the past two seasons. Troicki’s presence was already noted during practice sessions on Court Philippe Chatrier, where he observed training blocks alongside Boris Bošnjaković and the rest of the Serbian team. The timing is significant given Djokovic’s pursuit of a 25th Grand Slam title...