Novak Djokovic could have a new coach in place by French Open

[Charleneriva]

He's really trying to speed things up.


NOVAK DJOKOVIC COULD HAVE NEW COACH IN PLACE BY FRENCH OPEN
KAMAKSHI TANDON | May 11, 2017

Novak Djokovic won his first match without a coach on Wednesday. (AP)

Novak Djokovic says he could select a coach within a few weeks, but would not comment on speculation about potential candidates.

"I'm going to think about who I want in my team and I don't yet have anyone,” he said following his opening-round win in Madrid. “But I think by the French Open, or after the French Open, I'm going to have someone.”

The world No. 2 recently announced he would no longer be working with his longtime coach Marian Vajda. He also parted ways with his trainer, Gebhard Gritsch, and his physio, Miljan Amanovic. Back in 2016, the Serb stopped working with Boris Becker.

The Daily Telegraph previously reported that Djokovic was considering Andre Agassi for the role of coach.

Djokovic acknowledged the speculation, particularly given his comment that he would like to have a coach who has had "similar experiences like I have."

"There are not too many of those kind of champions in the history of the sport," he said. "…I guess it's normal that people start coming up with names. I can't talk more than that."

Source: http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2017/05/novak-djokovic-could-have-new-coach-place-french-open/65981/

 

[MasturB]

Good work by Pepe. Throw the media off your scent.

 

[tennisaddict]

He has Pepe already . Why is there a need for any more coaching ?

 

[cc0509]

The sooner the better for him. Who's it gonna be? Agassi, Guga, Wilander? Would Sampras do it for a certain number of weeks per year?

 

[RF-18]

Agassi would be a great addition. Simiral styles and strenghts for both of them, and Agassi also has the knowledge and character to coach someone like Djokovic.

But is he willing to give up his free time as a retired man, spend much of the time away from his family etc to invest his time for someone else? I doubt it. He doesn't seem to be that type that would sacrifice so much.

But who knows.

 

[Mainad]

Agassi would be a great addition. Simiral styles and strenghts for both of them, and Agassi also has the knowledge and character to coach someone like Djokovic.

But is he willing to give up his free time as a retired man, spend much of the time away from his family etc to invest his time for someone else? I doubt it. He doesn't seem to be that type that would sacrifice so much.

But who knows.

If he does agree to coach Djokovic, it may well be on a part-time basis arrangement (Slams, WTF and 1 or 2 Masters) similar to the one Lendl currently has with Murray.

 

[RF-18]

If he does agree to coach Djokovic, it may well be on a part-time basis arrangement (Slams, WTF and 1 or 2 Masters) similar to the one Lendl currently has with Murray.

Still alot of time invested. So he won't be there for a couple of masters? And novak also doesn't play 500 tournaments so in the end agassi wouldn't be there with novak for a couple of tournaments.

 

[Mainad]

Still alot of time invested. So he won't be there for a couple of masters? And novak also doesn't play 500 tournaments so in the end agassi wouldn't be there with novak for a couple of tournaments.

No, I meant he would only be there for a couple of Masters, if that (choice to be agreed between them) or maybe he would skip the Masters altogether and only be present for the Slams and the WTF.

As for 500 events, Novak normally plays Beijing (only skipped it last year because of injury).

 

[Deine VS]

I would like to see Gilbert in Vajda's role, and Agassi in Becker's. But that's not gonna happen.

 

[Luckydog]

Seriously, Djoker's problem comes from his spirit(soul),IMO.
I don't think any mortal coach can help him out,it's god's business.

 

[Bartelby]

What is with people and Gilbert! He really only only had one long-term relationship with Agassi. And that was a long time ago. He's finnish as a coach.

I would like to see Gilbert in Vajda's role, and Agassi in Becker's. But that's not gonna happen.

 

[70後]

All very bad choices, imo.

Go with a coach who doesn't play tennis at all. For the technical + tactical part hire a sound, solid professional coach, if needed.

 

[airchallenge2]

Agassi would be a great addition. Simiral styles and strenghts for both of them, and Agassi also has the knowledge and character to coach someone like Djokovic.

But is he willing to give up his free time as a retired man, spend much of the time away from his family etc to invest his time for someone else? I doubt it. He doesn't seem to be that type that would sacrifice so much.

But who knows.

Agreed. While I'd love to see Andre working with Nole, I don't see that happening. Agassi loves his Las Vegas family life too much.

 

[70後]

Only hire Agassi and ONLY for an anti-cheerleader move IF either Nadal hires Sampras or if Nish with Chang starts to put it together and wins 3 to 4 in a row.

 

[Deine VS]

What is with people and Gilbert! He really only only had one long-term relationship with Agassi. And that was a long time ago. He's finnish as a coach.

Maybe, but it's not like that he have to many option. I don't think that Vajda and the rest were sacked, they probably left. To much, well, everything else to deal with besides tennis. And the word goes around in a small community.

 

[Fedinkum]

Is time for Bikram Tennis...

 

[guitarra]

Maybe Marko?

 

[LETitBE]

John Newcombe would have him drinking,smoking and playing like a demon in no time flat

 

[BlueB]

I found the list quite laughable... Trolling, or what?

Agassi
Reasonable, could happen and could work. Agassi is a bit of showman and probably wouldn't mind building up his legacy a bit further. Nole is already greater then him, so this shouldn't be a stopping factor.

Sampras
Reasonable, like each other, but I don't think Pete wants the lime light at all. Not too sure of how good of a motivator he is (for others).

Wilander
Are you kidding me? He hates Nole and is a troll.

Borg
Yea, right, he knows everything about motivation and will to continue, after he shamefully quit at 26.

McEnroe
Didn't perform well as Raonice's coach, I wouldn't get him. However, he likes to be in the spot light, so probably secretly wants the job.

Connors
No thanks. A bully, jerk and probably way out of touch with modern game.

Navratilova
Seriously?


Where are Lendl, or bring Becker back options?

 

[papertank]

I'm not sure if anyone can teach Djokovic any new tricks game-wise. He had what was basically the perfectly complete tennis game for a couple years. He doesn't need to change to anything new, he just needs to get back his old fire. So I don't think he necessarily needs another super-coach. He just needs someone that will reignite his passion and will to win. If he gets back to his best, he has a great chance of surpassing Federer in grand-slam count. He needs to hone in on and be motivated by that.

 

[LoboR1]

He needs Carl Weathers..AKA Apollo Creed, to help him regain the "Eye of the Tiger!"

 

[mikeeeee]

I think Agassi would try to send Pepe packing which would not fly. Don't see him putting up with the herbal tea parties

 

[BlueB]

He needs Carl Weathers..AKA Apollo Creed, to help him regain the "Eye of the Tiger!"

Yes, but if Nole was Rocky, his Apollo Creed would be... Federer!

 

[sportsfan1]

Regardless of the result, this match will be a step in the right direction for Djoker. If Djokovic beats Rafa tomorrow, all talk of decline will be gone. Even with just a close match, he may become one of the favorites for RG, as well it should be.

 

[Rosstour]

I'm not sure if anyone can teach Djokovic any new tricks game-wise. He had what was basically the perfectly complete tennis game for a couple years. He doesn't need to change to anything new, he just needs to get back his old fire. So I don't think he necessarily needs another super-coach. He just needs someone that will reignite his passion and will to win. If he gets back to his best, he has a great chance of surpassing Federer in grand-slam count. He needs to hone in on and be motivated by that.

Djok has holes in his game that have been covered by his unreal speed and flexibility. Now that those have gone, there is plenty of stuff he could work on shot-wise.

Regardless of the result, this match will be a step in the right direction for Djoker. If Djokovic beats Rafa tomorrow, all talk of decline will be gone. Even with just a close match, he may become one of the favorites for RG, as well it should be.

Djok needs to win a Slam to put the "decline" talk to bed.

Also, Sampras would be the world's worst coach lol.

 

[sportsfan1]

Djok has holes in his game that have been covered by his unreal speed and flexibility. Now that those have gone, there is plenty of stuff he could work on shot-wise.



Djok needs to win a Slam to put the "decline" talk to bed.

Also, Sampras would be the world's worst coach lol.

Those don't go away so rapidly.

Unless he continues losing in early rounds of tournaments, or losing abysmally to the top players (e.g. if Rafa straight sets him with a breadstick tomorrow), he's not done. But anything otherwise would be signs that he's getting back on the contender path. Tomorrow's match will shed a lot of light on the Djokovic situation.

 

[Mazz Retic]

I'm not sure if anyone can teach Djokovic any new tricks game-wise. He had what was basically the perfectly complete tennis game for a couple years. He doesn't need to change to anything new, he just needs to get back his old fire. So I don't think he necessarily needs another super-coach. He just needs someone that will reignite his passion and will to win. If he gets back to his best, he has a great chance of surpassing Federer in grand-slam count. He needs to hone in on and be motivated by that.

I was with you all the way in this post until your brought up that Nole has a great chance to eclipse Federer. Not that it isn't a chance but that is a whole 7 slams away. We could talk about that if he gets closer sure but why not look at the challenge of 14 slams first or him just getting back to a really strong level of play. He's going to be 30 and history tells us to win 1 slam is hard enough.

 

[ojo rojo]

Nastase

 

[papertank]

I was with you all the way in this post until your brought up that Nole has a great chance to eclipse Federer. Not that it isn't a chance but that is a whole 7 slams away. We could talk about that if he gets closer sure but why not look at the challenge of 14 slams first or him just getting back to a really strong level of play. He's going to be 30 and history tells us to win 1 slam is hard enough.

History does tell us that, but we're in an era that's much different than any previous ones. Not only are 30+ players playing better than ever, but there is a peculiar lack of promise in the younger generation. If Djokovic got back to his best, I don't see anyone stopping him from cruising through the next few years winning multiple slams. If he got back to his best, passing Federer is at least in the realm of possibility.

 

[Mazz Retic]

History does tell us that, but we're in an era that's much different than any previous ones. Not only are 30+ players playing better than ever, but there is a peculiar lack of promise in the younger generation. If Djokovic got back to his best, I don't see anyone stopping him from cruising through the next few years winning multiple slams. If he got back to his best, passing Federer is at least in the realm of possibility.

7 slams over 30? More than half his slam count already. Like I said I wouldn't rule it out but we've seen the other two ATGs in this era struggle at and past this age. Federer who has had one of the best results of any player past 30 has "only' won 2 slams.

Edit: one other factor is the younger generation which you presume will be a non-contender in coming years. While it is true players at a younger age are not breaking through like before it is naive to think none of them will step up and win slams in the next 2 years. There was a good post I read earlier this year about how there has always been a new slam winner at least once every 3 years since the open era. Correct me if I am wrong. It's going to happen sooner or later.

Given the history of players past 30 he doesn't have a whole of time to accrue that many slams before he gets usurped by the next crop of slam winners. Younger players will be there and are there even if the results aren't yet.

 

[Rosstour]

Those don't go away so rapidly.

Unless he continues losing in early rounds of tournaments, or losing abysmally to the top players (e.g. if Rafa straight sets him with a breadstick tomorrow), he's not done. But anything otherwise would be signs that he's getting back on the contender path. Tomorrow's match will shed a lot of light on the Djokovic situation.

Well then....

 

[TheGhostOfAgassi]

I'm not sure if anyone can teach Djokovic any new tricks game-wise. He had what was basically the perfectly complete tennis game for a couple years. He doesn't need to change to anything new, he just needs to get back his old fire. So I don't think he necessarily needs another super-coach. He just needs someone that will reignite his passion and will to win. If he gets back to his best, he has a great chance of surpassing Federer in grand-slam count. He needs to hone in on and be motivated by that.

Sounds like easy peasy

 

[kalyan4fedever]

is he still on VEGAN diet....i hope he continues in that path wich shud make him mentally and physically healthy, shud try indian vegan food(lots of varieties to choose from).......life is important than tennis

 

[sportsfan1]

Well then....

It did provide more information. Rafas the leading contender for rg unless fed can somehow surprise and ambush him. Maybe Becker's right that djokovic is not practicing enough.

 

[Druss]

Pleasssse not Agassi!

 

[MatsPhilander]