Former eight-time Grand Slam champion in doubles Nenad Zimonjic underlines that Novak Djokovic is “a sensible man” and subsequently is aware of extraordinarily effectively why he added Andy Murray to his teaching workers for the Australian Open.
When the file 24-time Grand Slam champion introduced that considered one of his largest rivals can be becoming a member of his crew for the beginning of 2025, many had been left surprised but in addition enthusiastic about seeing how that goes. Nonetheless, there have been additionally some who expressed skepticism, since Murray has no teaching expertise and he’s simply 4 months faraway from ending his professional profession.
However Zimonjic – who labored with Djokovic previously and at instances this 12 months – says it’s an absolute nonsense to suppose that the Serb made that transfer for the leisure functions. And when making that clear, the previous doubles world No. 1 famous that he believes the British tennis legend might assist very a lot on the tactical aspect.
Zimonjic on Djokovic becoming a member of forces with Murray
“Novak is a really sensible man in making choices and his profession is proof of that. So each time he wanted one thing actually particular by way of coach and assist, he reached out. The outcomes are proof of that and I’d say that he is aware of the perfect,” the 48-year-old advised Ubitennis.
“They know one another fairly effectively they usually’ve been enjoying in opposition to one another or collectively since they had been youngsters. They’ve an analogous fashion. Tactically, Andy was among the finest guys. So he can assist him with a distinct view and completely different views.
“That is one thing new for Andy. All of the expertise that he had with the completely different coaches previously and him being a participant going by means of related conditions on his personal, it will possibly positively assist.”
In the identical interview, Zimonjic added that Djokovic and Murray will in all probability use the Australian Open as a take a look at after which resolve whether or not or to not proceed with their partnership.
Additionally, the Serbian tennis legend stated he at all times admired the Briton and would root for him to reach his new position.
