Novak Djokovic names Viktor Troicki as his new coach

22 May,2026 09:45 AM IST |  Belgrade (Serbia)  |  AFP

The move comes after Troicki helped guide the former World No. 1 to Olympic gold in 2024. “Welcome my friend, teammate and now coach,” Djokovic wrote on Instagram.

Viktor Troicki. Pic/AFP


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Novak Djokovic will head into the French Open with a revamped coaching setup, with Viktor Troicki stepping in as head coach, the 24-time Grand Slam champion confirmed on Wednesday.

Reports had speculated that Troicki was his new coach as he was seen alongside Djokovic during a Tuesday practice session at Roland Garros, where the Serb trained with Alexander Zverev.

The move comes after Troicki helped guide the former World No. 1 to Olympic gold in 2024. "Welcome my friend, teammate and now coach," Djokovic wrote on Instagram.

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