India, May 21 -- Fresh chapter, familiar bond. Novak Djokovic has decided to head into the French Open with someone who knows him better than most, bringing long-time friend and former teammate Viktor Troicki into his coaching setup. The move comes nearly a year after Djokovic parted ways with Andy Murray, leaving the Serbian star without a permanent head coach since May 2025.

The announcement became official on Wednesday through Djokovic's Instagram, though signs were already there when Troicki joined him for training at Roland Garros alongside Alexander Zverev earlier in the week. It also marks a reunion that has already brought success before, with Troicki previously helping Djokovic during his Olympic gold-winning run in 2024. Sharin...