The Serbian champion has changed his team in depth and is now looking for a new start, coinciding with the most intense period of the season

Novak Djokovic has split with long-time fitness coach Marco Panichi in the latest shakeup to his team ahead of the season’s second major. On Tuesday, Djokovic published a warm message of gratitude for everything Panichi helped him accomplish in their journey together.

Djokovic defeated Roman Safiullin, Lorenzo Musetti and Alex de Minaur in straight sets, setting the clash against Casper Ruud. The Norwegian toppled the Serb 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 in two hours and 17 minutes, celebrating his first win over Novak.

Tennis world No. 1 Novak Djokovic continues to thin out his supporting cast, ending his partnership with fitness coach Marco Panichi shortly after parting ways with Croatian coach Goran Ivanisevic