The Functional Tennis Podcast Marian Vajda & Goran Ivanisevic - Celebrating Novak's 311 Weeks as World #1
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Mar 15, 2021 
In this engaging conversation, Marian Vajda, Novak Djokovic's long-time coach, and Goran Ivanisevic, his former Wimbledon champion teammate, dive into the incredible milestone of Djokovic's 311 weeks as world number one. They explore what sets him apart from other players, share memories of seeing him for the first time, and discuss strategies for improving his serve. With a mix of personal anecdotes and insights from different coaching perspectives, the duo highlights the teamwork and dedication behind Djokovic's remarkable success.
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Secrets Behind Novak's Longevity
- Novak's prolonged reign at world number one stems from relentless ambition and grounded work ethic.
- Marian emphasized continual effort, focusing on fundamentals and quality practice over quick fixes.
Novak's Relentless Improvement Drive
- Novak demands constant daily improvement, making every good performance a baseline for better.
- This mindset challenges coaches like Goran to continuously elevate their coaching skills.
Goran's First Novak Encounter
- Goran Ivanisevic first saw Novak Djokovic as a 14.5-year-old at Niki Pilic Academy in Munich.
- Novak impressively gave him chocolate because he thought Goran was tired after playing together.