Former eight-time Grand Slam champion in doubles Nenad Zimonjic underlines that Novak Djokovic is “a smart guy” and due to this fact is aware of extraordinarily effectively why he added Andy Murray to his teaching employees for the Australian Open.
When the document 24-time Grand Slam champion introduced that certainly one of his greatest rivals can be becoming a member of his crew for the beginning of 2025, many have been left surprised but additionally 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 up to now and at occasions 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.
Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic© Andy Murray/Instagram – Truthful Use
Zimonjic on Djokovic becoming a member of forces with Murray
“Novak is a very smart guy in making decisions and his career is proof of that. So whenever he needed something really special in terms of coach and help, he reached out. The results are proof of that and I would say that he knows the best,” the 48-year-old told Ubitennis.
“They know each other quite well and they’ve been playing against each other or together since they were kids. They have a similar style. Tactically, Andy was one of the best guys. So he can help him with a different view and different perspectives.
“This is something new for Andy. All the experience that he had with the different coaches in the past and him being a player going through similar situations on his own, it can definitely help.”
In the identical interview, Zimonjic added that Djokovic and Murray will in all probability use the Australian Open as a check after which determine 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 achieve his new position.
