Overview
- Nikola Pilic, a key influence on Djokovic since 1999 at his Munich academy, died at age 86, according to reports.
- Djokovic said on Instagram that he felt a void and sadness after learning the news during a training session.
- He thanked Pilic and his wife, Mia, for welcoming his family during late-1990s bombings and helping him pursue tennis.
- Pilic was the 1973 Roland Garros runner-up and a five-time Davis Cup–winning captain.
- Djokovic is preparing for the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Shanghai scheduled for October 1–12.