World No.1 Novak Djokovic is contemplating going with no coach after 20 years in skilled tennis.
The Serb confirmed this after receiving the highest males’s honour on the Laureus awards.
The 24-time grand slam title-winner ended a five-year partnership with Croatian coach Goran Ivanisevic final month following his third-round exit at Indian Wells.
He had former doubles world No.1 Nenad Zimonjic with him on the Monte Carlo Masters earlier this month, however the 36-year-old is pondering whether or not to navigate this late stage of his tennis profession by himself.
“I am considering whether I should or shouldn’t have the coach,” Djokovic mentioned.
“I had a really good time with Zimonjic … we’re talking about continuing. Let’s see, I’m going to make the decision in the next period.”
“It’s not like I think I don’t need a coach at all. I think there’s always value in having that quality team… But I think I’m in the stage of my career where I can afford to maybe think having no coach is also an option.”
Djokovic additionally confirmed he’ll skip the Madrid Open. “I’m preparing my body to be ready particularly for Roland Garros, Wimbledon, Olympic Games and US Open. That’s the most important block of the year for me.
“I’m intending on enjoying in Rome. This yr has been a bit completely different for me, the beginning – I’m nonetheless discovering my greatest degree of tennis. Hopefully that may nonetheless are available Roland Garros,” he mentioned.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
