German great Boris Becker is not interested in becoming Novak Djokovic’s head coach for a second term.
Number 1 in the men’s world. The No. 1 is currently without a full-time coach after parting ways with Goran Ivanisevic following his shock third-round defeat to lucky Italian Luca Nardi at Indian Wells.
Ivanisevic as Djokovic’s official coach since 2019 and helped him win 9 matches at Grand Slam tournaments. He oversaw the most successful period of the Serbian tennis player’s career .
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In addition to breaking the men’s Grand Slam record, Djokovic has also won the most Masters titles and spent more weeks at number one than any other singles player.
But the partnership Theirs was on track and, according to Becker, Djokovic needed “something different”. The 56-year-old is rumored to be one of the candidates to replace the outgoing Ivanisevic.
In an interview with The Telegraph, Becker distanced himself from the reports and said he did not consider mentioned coaching Djokovic again, even though they have a very good relationship. The duo won six major tournaments together between 2014 and 2016.
I think he’s looking for something different at the moment. I’m not sure he knows exactly what it is.”
“He will always be my best friend, we always talk about tennis. But I can’t be his coach anymore because I did that. That means you have to take a step back.”
Djokovic worked with teammate Nenad Zimonjic, the 2010 Davis Cup winner, although he did not specify whether his compatriot was up to the task. whether he will accept this role in the near future or not.
The 36-year-old is not playing in Madrid but is training on clay after his semi-final defeat in Monte Carlo. Major Becker was surprised by the world No. 1’s decision but said he could keep it. He had just entered the Olympics, which was his main priority.
“Me very surprised by his decision in Madrid. I think at this stage he needs matches. He needs competition. But he has his own schedule. I think winning gold for Serbia [at the Olympics in Paris] is his main tournament so maybe he’s already scheduling himself to be still fresh for July. This could be a reason. You can never underestimate him or count him out.”