Jim Courier suggests Novak Djokovic may have been looking for "a spark" ahead of the French Open and Wimbledon and figured out that ditching Andy Murray could help him in his goal. On Tuesday morning European time, the record 24-time Grand Slam champion announced he and the British tennis legend were ending their partnership after six months.

Novak Djokovic and coach Andy Murray ended their partnership after six months, they said Tuesday. Djokovic announced in November that he hired Murray. The 24-time Grand Slam winner was ranked No. 7 in the world at the time.

Jannik Sinner appears to have overcome his latest 'ban' after he was spotted meeting the new Pope at the Vatican. Dressed in a smart black suit, the young Italian was filmed shaking hands with the pontiff and chatting about tennis.