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Novak Djokovic dumps coach Boris Becker

By Alex Butler
Boris Becker, coach of Novak Djokovic of Serbia, watches the French Open men's second round match between Djokovic and Steve Darcis of Belgium at Roland Garros in Paris on May 26, 2016. Djokovic defeated Darcis 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 to advance to the third round. Photo by David Silpa/UPI
1 of 3 | Boris Becker, coach of Novak Djokovic of Serbia, watches the French Open men's second round match between Djokovic and Steve Darcis of Belgium at Roland Garros in Paris on May 26, 2016. Djokovic defeated Darcis 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 to advance to the third round. Photo by David Silpa/UPI | License Photo

MELBOURNE, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Six grand slam titles doesn't help job security when you are coaching the world's No. 2 male tennis player.

Boris Becker found that out this week after parting ways with Serbian serving sensation Novak Djokovic.

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The duo worked together for three years, winning those six titles and leading the way for Djokovic to hold all four of the sport's major trophies simultaneously. Djokovic accomplished that feat when he won June's French Open.

"After three very successful years, Boris Becker and I have jointly decided to end our cooperation," Djokovic wrote on Facebook Tuesday. "The goals we set when we started working together have been completely fulfilled, and I want to thank him for the cooperation, teamwork, dedication and commitment. On the other hand, my professional plans are now directed primarily to maintain a good level of play, and also to make a good schedule and new goals for the next season. In this regard I will make all future decisions."

Djokovic, 29, lost his No. 1 ranking in November to Britain's Andy Murray. He held the top spot for 122 weeks.

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"Thank U! We had the time of our life," Becker wrote on Instagram.

It appears Becker sensed the end could be near when he spoke Monday with The Times.

"I can't give you a yes or a no yet at this time of year," Becker told The Times.

Thank U ! I had the time of my life ...#teamdjokovic

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Djokovic has 12 career major singles trophies and has yet to announce Becker's replacement.

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