Novak Djokovic said he would carry on without a coach for now after parting ways with Andy Murray last week, as the Serbian prepares for his latest bid to win a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title at the French Open.
The high-profile partnership with three-time Grand Slam champion Murray lasted only six months but Djokovic said his respect for the Scot had only grown in that time.
“At the moment, I’m not in need of a coach. I don’t need to rush in any context. I feel comfortable with the people around me,” Djokovic told reporters on Tuesday, a day before facing Marton Fucsovics at the Geneva Open.
“In the next few tournaments, we’ll see what happens.”
Djokovic, 38, is winless on clay this year after exiting the Monte Carlo Masters and Madrid Open with straight-sets losses last month, and his form is a concern heading into Roland Garros, which kicks off on Sunday.
He had appointed fellow former world number one Murray ahead of this year’s Australian Open and said in February he would continue working with him for an indefinite period.
“We felt like we couldn’t get more out of that partnership on the court, and that’s all there is to it,” added Djokovic.
“My respect toward Andy remains the same, even more actually, I got to know him as a person.”

NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s fairytale debut season began with a first-ball six last month and ended with a scintillating half-century on Tuesday as the 14-year-old continues to justify the hype around him in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Rajasthan Royals were unable to make the playoffs but finished their campaign on a winning note against Chennai Super Kings thanks to Suryavanshi’s 57 off 33 balls.
The left-handed batter finished his campaign with 252 runs from seven matches with a strike rate of 206.55, the highest by any batter this season.
“I don’t have words for him,” Rajasthan captain Sanju Samson said.
“Today in the middle overs, he smartly picked his scoring options. He did not swing at every ball. He was waiting for the left-arm spinners. It shows how smart he is.”
Suryavanshi’s talent and ability to read the game make him a long-term prospect for an India side heading into an era without stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma following their test retirements.
“It’s an absolutely stunning combination... There’s something special for Indian cricket in the coming years,” Samson said.
Eyebrows were raised when Rajasthan signed Suryavanshi last year, with many even fearing for his safety facing some of the world’s most dreaded fast bowlers.
Wrapped in cotton wool for the first half of the tournament, Suryavanshi announced his arrival by hitting the first ball he faced, from India international Shardul Thakur, for a flat six in an April 19 match against Lucknow Super Giants.
However, it was his breathtaking 101 off 38 balls against Gujarat Titans that sparked talk about the arrival of a generation talent.
Rajasthan coach Rahul Dravid has warned that the youngster would need help to deal with his overnight fame and, after Tuesday’s match, said the player needs to keep improving.
“Remember, the bowlers will come better prepared against you next time,” Dravid told Suryavanshi in a video posted on the IPL website on Wednesday. “To dominate them, you need to develop your skills and be even better next season.”