Novak Djokovic is aware of methods to appeal to the eye of the entire world. Final week – through the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga – the previous world no 1 shocked everybody by asserting that his new coach can be Andy Murray. The three-time Grand Slam champion will comply with him to the 2025 Australian Open, which is a vital match for the Serbian’s ambitions.
The 37-year-old from Belgrade has simply gone by means of a season wherein he didn’t win a single title, which was solely saved by the triumph on the Paris Olympics through the summer season. The present world quantity 7 has realized that he wants so as to add one thing new to his recreation to get again to the best degree and the addition of Murray to his workforce is a extremely courageous alternative.
The previous British champion has by no means been a coach and his profession ended only some months in the past, however he instantly agreed to assist his former rival. Subsequent yr can be essential for Novak’s future, who may additionally take into consideration retiring if he does not win one other Grand Slam title.
It won’t be simple for Djokovic to defeat Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz at nearly 38 years outdated, which is why he has determined to depend on a legend of recent tennis. Andy is aware of the dynamics of tennis completely and can have the ability to give him some very helpful recommendation within the decisive moments of the varied matches.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion has been attending a number of occasions along with his new sponsor Qatar Airways today, earlier than heading to Buenos Aires for his exhibition match with Juan Martin del Potro.
Andy Roddick slams Nole
The 37-year-old from Belgrade has severe intentions for subsequent season and doesn’t need to accept a secondary position within the final section of his profession. His alternative to rent Murray as a coach has generated a whole lot of dialogue amongst followers and insiders.
On the most recent version of his well-known podcast, former world No. 1 Andy Roddick took a bit of shot on the Serbian for the timing with which he made this enormous announcement (throughout Rafa Nadal’s final occasion): “I get memes are enjoyable, however there isn’t a a part of this that’s a joke. I don’t assume it’s a conceit challenge.
Hey, hear, is the eye enjoyable? Is the thrill enjoyable? Is it enjoyable to know that you may create a sh*tstorm within the tennis world and override any storyline?
Oh, oh, oh! Rafa retired this weekend? Ought to we dominate the headlines on the finish of that week?’ There was zero cause why this wanted to be introduced. Zero.”
The previous world No. 1 was presupposed to be current on the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga to rejoice his everlasting rival, however his arrival was scheduled for the semifinals. Spain’s untimely elimination within the quarter-finals upset the plans of all of the VIPs who had been presupposed to attend Rafa’s farewell ceremony.
Djokovic could be proud
Regardless of not successful a single title this yr, Novak could be proud as a result of he has achieved his predominant purpose. The Serbian ace had dreamed of successful the gold medal on the Olympics for a few years and few imagined that he would succeed on the age of 37 and on the floor much less congenial to his recreation.
Nole performed a formidable tennis in Paris this summer season, defeating Carlitos Alcaraz in a surprising remaining and successful the match with out dropping a set. His dream of successful the gold medal appeared to have turn into a curse, contemplating the atrocious disappointments in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 (he misplaced to del Potro within the first spherical) and Tokyo in 2021 (he misplaced to Sascha Zverev within the semifinal).
Throughout a latest interview with ‘La Gazzetta dello Sport’, Djokovic recalled that tremendous triumph: “The Olympic gold is a crucial achievement additionally as a result of it’s the solely title gained this season. However additionally it is what I had marked as most necessary at the start of the yr.
The gold was a dream, due to this fact a precedence. It has been my nice ambition for a few years, regardless of the failed makes an attempt, with the three misplaced semi-finals and the bronze in my first participation in 2008.
So, I instructed myself that, at my 37 years, it was maybe the final alternative to hold this medal round my neck, particularly at Roland Garros, a courtroom that may be very acquainted to me.
After the knee operation and the Wimbledon remaining, I felt prepared and I consider I demonstrated it with my efficiency on the Olympics.
“Ultimately, I’ve made a dream come true and it’s undoubtedly probably the greatest moments, if not the perfect of my profession.”
