Marian Vajda

Novak Djokovic US Open 2023 - Zuma / Panoramic

G.O.A.T., Serbia, 24: Everything you always wanted to know about Novak Djokovic (but never had time to find out) – updated after withdrawal from 2024 ATP Finals

Novak Djokovic is arguably the greatest tennis player in history and the best Serbian sportsman of all time. Here's everything you need to know about him

November 5, 2024

Boris Becker & M

April 19, 1988: The day Vajda defeated Becker, 25 years prior to becoming part of Djokovic’s team

Each day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history. On April 19, 1988, Marian Vajda defeated Boris Becker in Monte-Carlo, 25 years before they joined forces to coach Novak Djokovic

Alexandre Sokolowski

Alex Molcan, Lyon 2022

Alex Molcan: “The match against Novak Djokovic in Belgrade changed my vision of tennis”

Alex Molcan tells Tennis Majors about his debut on the ATP circuit, his collaboration with Marian Vajda, former coach of Novak Djokovic, and his final against the Serbian in Belgrade

Novak Djokovic (SRB) Marian Vajda (SRB)

“It was a very difficult separation on an emotional level for both of us” – Vajda reflects on parting ways with Djokovic

The Slovak coached Djokovic over a 15-year period and was part of 20 of the Serb's Grand Slam wining campaigns

Haresh Ramchandani

February 14, 2023

New Roger Federer book explores impact he had on people in all walks of life

Through more than 40 exclusive interviews, Simon Cambers and Simon Graf tell Federer's story in a new, fascinating way, in The Roger Federer Effect, published on October 31

October 31, 2022

Alex Molcan at the ATP Lyon Open

Roland-Garros: With Djokovic’s former coach by his side, Molcan sets up clash against the world No 1

Alex Molcan defeated Federico Coria in four sets on Tuesday to set up...

Haresh Ramchandani

Roland-Garros, court Philippe-Chatrier general view

Djokovic, Nadal, Alcaraz all drawn in same half at Roland-Garros: everything you need to know about the men’s draw

Djokovic and Nadal are seeded to meet in the quarter-finals, while teenager Alcaraz...

Marian Vajda in 2013

Marian Vajda explains decision to coach Alex Molcan: “I wanted to work with a Slovak”

Novak Djokovic's former coach says the lure of helping a Slovak player was...

Novak Djokovic with Marian Vajda, right, Gebhard Gritsch and Miljan Amanovic.

Miljan Amanovic: from Djokovic’s team to Djokovic’s tennis centre

Novak Djokovic gave an update on his team on Sunday in Belgrade

ATP Masters 1000 - Monte Carlo Masters

Novak Djokovic in 2022: Is this the biggest test of his career?

The world No 1 heads home to Belgrade next week with doubts about...

Marian Vajda coaching Novak Djokovic, Roland-Garros 2020

Marian Vajda’s messages to the world about Novak Djokovic, the ultimate professional

No one has been closer to Novak Djokovic than his former coach Marian...

Marian Vajda and Novak Djokovic, 2014

Djokovic confirms split with Vajda – “He will always be family”

Statements from Djokovic and his longtime coach highlight the tremendous affection shared between...

Novak Djokovic (SRB) Marian Vajda (SRB)

Novak Djokovic, Coach, Slovakia: Everything you always wanted to know about Marian Vajda (but never had time to find out)

Once a top 40 singles player, Marian Vajda has gone into the record...

Haresh Ramchandani

Novak Djokovic and Marian Vajda

Novak Djokovic splits with coach Marian Vajda

Big change in Djokovic’s team as he splits with long-time coach Marian Vajda,...

Goran Ivanisevic, 2021

Ivanisevic leaves Turin to be with his son, who has tested positive for Covid-19

Marian Vajda will take care of the coaching duties alone for Novak Djokovic...

Novak Djokovic, 2021

Novak Djokovic: The mind that overcomes adversity

World No 1 Novak Djokovic explained the way his brain works and how...

Former tennis player Goran Ivanisevic of Croatia smiles after being inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame

Wimbledon, Novak Djokovic, Hall of Fame: 10 questions about Goran Ivanisevic

The 2001 Wimbledon champion has transformed himself from one of the best players...

Haresh Ramchandani

Marian Vajda, coach of Novak Djokovic, in Monte-Carlo in 2018

Djokovic’s coach Marian Vajda exclusive: “I do not want to limit Novak”

Marian Vajda, the man that Novak Djokovic often refers to as “more than...