US Open champion Novak Djokovic reportedly splits with manager and agent Eduardo Artaldi

Eduardo Artaldi joined Novak Djokovic's team in 2008 following the 36-year-old's maiden Grand Slam title victory at the Australian Open in Melbourne after defeating French opponent Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

The news of the split comes as a surprise following the exceptional year the Belgrade-born star had, winning three out of the four Grand Slams which included being runners-up to Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon, his only loss at a major tournament in 2023.

The rumour was seemingly confirmed by Serbian journalist Sasa Ozmo, in a post that he quoted via his official account on social media platform X — previously known as Twitter.

"Can confirm this. It remains to be seen whether they stay on the team in different roles, but it’s a stressful job, as you can imagine," posted Ozmo.

Can confirm this.

It remains to be seen whehter they stay on the team in different roles, but it’s a stressful job, as you can imagine. https://t.co/rnB2lKzZZM

— Saša Ozmo (@ozmo_sasa) September 14, 2023

The world number one is currently leading Serbia in the Davis Cup, where he defeated Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-3 6-4 to send Serbia to the quarterfinals in Group C on Friday.

"I'm on cloud nine with everything that has happened recently on the tennis court," said Djokovic.

"Playing for Serbia, for my country, is something completely different. It's a huge responsibility and pressure, but it's also a privilege and an honour."

Serbia will be looking for their first Davis Cup title since 2010.

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