Djokovic Makes Team Changes

Novak Djokovic will have a new look when he returns to action in Cincinnati.The world No. 1, who will skip next week's Roger's Cup in Toronto, has hired a new trainer.More: Nadal Undecided on CincinnatiAccording to Serbian journalist Saša Ozmo of Sportklub, Djokovic has hired Marco Panichi to succeed Gebhard Phil-Gritsch as his new fitness trainer. It's a return to the Serbian's team for Panichi, who previously worked with Djokovic for stretches of 2017 and 2018.

Marco Panichi will replace Gebhard Phil-Gritsch in Djokovic’s team as his new fitness trainer. Panichi previously worked with Novak during parts of 2017 and 2018. #djokovic #novak https://t.co/DY8yZi4fsH
— Saša Ozmo (@ozmo_sasa) July 29, 2019

Former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic, who joined Djokovic's coaching team for the first week of Wimbledon, will serve as primary coach for the 16-time Grand Slam champion in Cincinnati. The pair have been practicing together in Spain.

Marian Vajda, Djokovic's long-time head coach, will rejoin the team in New York for the US Open next month.Vajda is taking a break from the tour to be home with his pregnant daughter, who is scheduled to give birth in August.

🤪☀️💪🏼🎾 @DjokoMare #Marbella pic.twitter.com/8TT6FfVWMj
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) July 29, 2019

After taking some rest and recovery time following his win over eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer in the longest Wimbledon final in history, Djokovic has been back on the court in Spain practicing with Ivanisevic.Photo credit: Getty]]>