Djokovic Names Boris Becker as New Head Coach

December 18, 2013 | By New York Tennis Magazine Staff
Photo credit: Adam Wolfthal

Novak Djokovic has announced that Tennis Hall of Famer Boris Becker has joined his coaching staff as his head coach. Becker, a six-time Grand Slam champion, will travel with Djokovic and other coaches to tournaments, including 2014's first Grand Slam, the Australian Open. Becker will also accompany Djokovic to Dubai, Miami, Monte Carlo, Rome, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, Cincinnati, the U.S. Open, Shanghai, Paris and London.

“I am proud Novak invited me to become his head coach," said Becker. "I will do my best to help him reach his goals, and I am sure we can achieve great things together."

Marian Vajda will continue working with the Australian Open champion's team and will accompany Djokovic to Indian Wells, Madrid, Toronto and Beijing.

“I am really excited to have the opportunity to work with Boris. He is a true legend, someone who has great tennis knowledge and his experience will help me win new trophies from the Grand Slams and other tournaments," Djokovic said. "Becker is a great person, too, and I am sure he will fit in our team in the best possible way. Boris brings new fresh approach, and together with Vajda he will make a winning combination. My goal for 2014 is to play my best tennis and to get in shape for the Grand Slams and Masters 1000. These tournaments have the most weight in our sport, and I want to prove my worth at them. The team is now strengthened and we hope for maximum results.”


New York Tennis Magazine Staff
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