Rybakina Hires Ivanisevic as New Tennis Coach

Elena Rybakina, currently ranked world number five, has appointed Goran Ivanisevic, a former Wimbledon champion and Novak Djokovic's ex-coach, as her new head coach for the 2025 season. Ivanisevic, who helped Djokovic win 12 of his 24 Grand Slam titles during a successful six-year partnership, will begin working with Rybakina during the off-season. Rybakina parted ways with her long-time coach Stefano Vukov days before the 2024 US Open, following a successful yet reportedly strained partnership. She aims to build on her successful start to 2024, despite recent struggles with illness and injury. While Ivanisevic will not be present for the 2024 WTA Finals in Riyadh, Rybakina is set to compete against top players like Aryna Sabalenka and Jasmine Paolini. Tennis legend Chris Evert has publicly supported Rybakina's decision to hire Ivanisevic, signaling a positive reception within the tennis community.