Djokovic introduces new people and new structure within his team
Novak Djokovic’s hitting partner and coach, Carlos Gomez Herrera, will have a new role in 2024
Novak Djokovic at the 2024 Australian Open
“I need some time to really think it through, to look at things from a broader perspective – where is my current place in tennis, sports in general, the world in general. There are a lot of things we have to take into consideration so that my brand continues to grow.” Those were the words of Novak Djokovic last year in Turin when asked about the agent/s who would come in place of Edoardo Artaldi and Elena Capellaro, with whom he worked for many years.
A couple of months later, at his pre-tournament press conference today at the Australian Open, Djokovic was asked by Serbian media whether the new team had been appointed.
There have been clues along the way, as his hitting partner and coach Carlos Gomez Herrera assumed that role even during the Davis Cup in Malaga. But on Saturday, Djokovic confirmed the same.
“Yes, Charly is now my team manager, let’s say. He is still part of the team as an assistant coach, but this new role is now his main job. He is doing excellent work, although he doesn’t have much experience. Charly is extremely dedicated and a fast-learner, so he already made strides”, Djokovic said before adding: “Apart from that, he is my very good friend, a person I can completely trust and lean on. I feel that he complements my manager Mark Madden really well,” the 24-time Grand Slam champion said.
Madden was seen with the Serb at the Ryder Cup, as well as the last few tournaments of the season. There were more additions, too.
“Right behind you, guys, Electra is sitting – another person that’s now part of our manager, branding team. Some other people will join us too. Not everybody will travel with me all the time, but at Grand Slams – where there are a lot of commitments and obligations – we want to have a full roster, so to say.”
The rest of Djokovic’s team stays intact: tennis coach Goran Ivanisevic, fitness coach Marco Panichi and physiotherapists Miljan Amanovic and Claudio Zimaglia.
