Imagine this: Novak Djokovic, one of the greatest tennis players of all time, decides to shake up his coaching team by bringing in a new fitness coach – Dalibor Sirola, a Croatian born in Rijeka, who has been a known figure in the tennis world for over 15 years. Yes, you read that right! While many expected Djokovic to stick with his old team, he chose to inject fresh blood and new energy into his training.
Dalibor Sirola is no ordinary coach. He has worked with Ivan Ljubičić, Milos Raonic, Jannik Sinner, Borna Ćorić, and even Maria Sharapova! His career is impressive, and his results speak for themselves. He worked with Raonic for four years, helping him reach a career-high third place in the ATP rankings. With Sinner, he contributed to his rise as a next-gen champion, and with Sharapova, he collaborated during the final stages of her career.
What does this mean for Novak? Sirola is known as a passionate coach who gives his all to help players stay healthy and physically improve. His last top-level engagement was with Alexander Zverev, whom he helped recover from a serious wrist injury and return to peak form. If he managed to bring Zverev back, what can he do with Djokovic?
This change comes just before Wimbledon, one of the most important tournaments of the season, and it’s clear Djokovic wants to be in the best possible shape. With Sirola leading the fitness training, expectations are sky-high. Will this be the key move that brings Djokovic another Grand Slam? Or will it turn out to be just another change in a long line of adjustments?
Either way, Dalibor Sirola is now in the spotlight, and tennis fans are eagerly watching his every move. Got an opinion on this move? Or maybe a funny joke about Djokovic now being “under the Italian’s control” (even though Sirola is Croatian!)? Share it around — because in tennis, as in life, a little humor never hurts!
