World primary Novak Djokovic is contemplating going with out a coach after 20 years in skilled tennis, the Serb mentioned 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 primary 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.
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“I’m contemplating whether or not I ought to or shouldn’t have the coach,” Djokovic mentioned on Monday. “I had a very good time with Zimonjic… we’re speaking about persevering with. Let’s see, I’m going to make the choice within the subsequent interval.”
“It’s not like I feel I don’t want a coach in any respect. I feel there’s all the time worth in having that high quality crew… However I feel I’m within the stage of my profession the place I can afford to perhaps assume having no coach can also be an possibility.”
Djokovic additionally confirmed that he’ll skip the Madrid Open. “I’m making ready my physique to be prepared significantly for Roland Garros, Wimbledon, Olympic Video games and U.S. Open. That’s crucial block of the 12 months for me.
“I’m intending on enjoying in Rome. This 12 months has been a bit totally different for me, the beginning – I’m nonetheless discovering my greatest stage of tennis. Hopefully that may nonetheless are available Roland Garros,” he mentioned.