Djokovic strengthens his staff ahead of the 2026 season

Still as hungry, Novak Djokovic is preparing for his 2026 season with an undiminished ambition: to once again become the king of Grand Slams. To achieve this, he is teaming up with a recognized performance expert, Mark Kovacs, in a fascinating quest for perfection.

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Adrien Guyot

le 14/12/2025 à 10h53

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Novak Djokovic still has high ambitions for the end of his career. The Serbian, world number 4 at 38 years old, hopes to rediscover the joy of a Grand Slam title, as he remains stuck at 24 Major wins since the 2023 US Open.

The former world number 1, still meticulous about the details of his lifestyle in particular, is determined to give himself the means to compete with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in the coming months.

A new recruit in Djokovic's team

Thus, Djokovic, who is currently preparing for his 2026 season, will now work with Dr. Mark Kovacs. The latter is a specialist in physical conditioning, injury prevention, biomechanics, recovery, and on-court performance optimization.

Kovacs has already begun his collaboration with Djokovic, and the two men were spotted working in Athens in recent hours. Respected for his expertise in the field of tennis, he has worked with Coco Gauff, John Isner, Madison Keys, and Sloane Stephens in recent years.

Djokovic, who won the Geneva and Athens tournaments in 2025 (allowing him to reach the milestone of 101 career titles), is therefore determined to make a strong impact in the major tournaments next year.