Novak Djokovic has described his choice to group up with lately retired rival Andy Murray as a shock to everybody however stated he couldn’t be extra excited by the prospect of the 2 former world No. 1s working collectively.
Murray agreed to hitch Djokovic’s group final week and can coach the 24-time Grand Slam champion on the Australian Open subsequent 12 months.
“I used to be going by a technique of occupied with subsequent season within the final couple of months, and attempting to determine what I want at this stage of my profession,” Djokovic instructed Sky Sports activities on Friday.
“I ended with my coach Goran Ivanisevic, that I used to be very profitable with for a few years, in March. So I took about six months to essentially take into consideration if I [actually] want a coach, and if sure, who that is going to be and the profile of the coach.”
The 37-year-old stated he and his group thought-about numerous candidates for the job however the necessities have been strict.
“We have been going by completely different names and I realised the right coach for me at this level could be somebody that has been by the experiences that I am going by, presumably a a number of Grand Slam winner, former No. 1,” Djokovic stated.
“I used to be occupied with completely different folks after which Andy Murray dialogue appeared on the desk with me and my group. [I decided] to provide him a name and see the way it goes.
“It caught him just a little bit off guard as effectively as a result of he wasn’t anticipating it, so we related actually quick and he accepted after just a few days.”
Djokovic shall be focusing on a record-extending eleventh Australian Open crown below twice Wimbledon winner and 3 times Grand Slam champion Murray’s steering when the primary main of the 12 months begins on Jan. 12.
“I could not be extra enthusiastic about it. This collaboration is a shock to me as effectively, to everybody,” Djokovic added.
“However it’s thrilling for tennis. He is been one in every of my biggest rivals. We’re the identical age. We have performed in all the largest stadiums in our sport. So I can not wait to get out on the courtroom and put together for subsequent season.”
