Coming out of the woodwork to coach Djokovic?”;”Telling us you’re winning Wimbledon” – Fans react to Roger Federer’s cryptic ‘coming soon’ update…….
Roger Federer’s recent enigmatic social media post teasing an imminent announcement has ignited fervent speculation among fans, with some suggesting a surprising twist: Federer potentially stepping into the coaching role for Novak Djokovic. The speculation gained traction following Djokovic’s recent split with his longtime coach Goran Ivanisevic, with whom he amassed an impressive 12 Grand Slam titles over six years.
In the world of tennis, Federer and Djokovic have forged a legendary rivalry dating back to 2006, dominating the hard court circuit with a combined total of 25 Grand Slam titles. Djokovic boasts 14 hard court Grand Slam victories (10 Australian Open and four US Open titles), while Federer holds 11 (six Australian Open and five US Open titles). Their head-to-head battles, predominantly on hard courts, have seen Djokovic narrowly leading Federer 20-18.
Notably, Djokovic holds the upper hand in Grand Slam finals against Federer, with a commanding 4-1 record. Federer’s lone triumph over his rival in a major final came at the 2007 US Open, a moment etched in tennis history. Despite Federer’s unparalleled success at Wimbledon, clinching a record eight singles titles, Djokovic has proven his prowess on the grass, defeating Federer in three Wimbledon finals (2014, 2015, and 2019).
As fans eagerly await Federer’s forthcoming announcement, anticipation is rife over the potential collaboration between two tennis icons who have shared the court in countless memorable battles.