Novak Djokovic is reported to have split with his Italian agent-cum-manager Eduardo Artaldi.
Artaldi assisted by her partner, Elena Cappellaro has been managing the Serbian since 2008 and has been effectively on his side throughout all but one of his 24 majors.
Djokovic first came into contact with Artaldi after inking an apparel deal with Italian brand Tacchini and shortly after his maiden GS win in Melbourne Park, the 36-year old partnered with the Italian clothing line and in process hooked up with Artaldi who was working with the Italian brand at that time.
Journalist and podcaster Gill Gross broke the news on social media with followed by another insider confirming the big news.
“Hearing Novak Djokovic is no longer with longtime agent/manager Eduardo Artaldi,” Gross posted to X/twitter.
“Artaldi’s partner Elena Cappellaro also played a central role in Djokovic’s management.
“Artaldi was part of the team for over a decade and for every major title other than 2008.”
Soon after that revelation, Serbian journalist and Djokovic insider Saša Ozmo verified that duo have parted ways.
However, he seemed to suggest that the cause of the split was the stress that comes with the hectic job of management rather than any sort of rift between the Italian and Serbian.
“Can confirm this,” Ozmo wrote on X.
“It remains to be seen whether they stay on the team in different roles, but it’s a stressful job, as you can imagine.”
As Djokovic continues his successful march towards a 391st week at the top of the ATP rankings he continues to amaze both tennis fraternity and fiends. Former coach and a close friend of Djokovic, Boris Becker recently opened up on his feelings regarding the indomitable Serb.
The German believes the records will continue to shatter as Djokovic cements his case for being the unanimous GOAT of the game.
“There is nothing that surprises me about Novak Djokovic anymore,” former world No. 1 told Eurosport Germany’s podcast ‘Das Gelbe vom Ball’.
“But that at 36 he still has the motivation, that he has the desire, that he has the leisure and invests the time…I mean, he doesn’t have to prove anything to anyone anymore.
“Now he has reached Margaret Court with 24 Grand Slam titles and is the oldest Grand Slam winner. That’s quite extraordinary,” added Becker.
“A few years ago, I thought that such records could not be broken at all, because at some point you are physically and mentally too old for competitive sports.
“But there again, Novak Djokovic is pushing the limits. I think all of us who love tennis, who also respect him, are a bit speechless,” concluded 6-time Grand Slam champion.