Serena Williams’ Childhood Coach Offers Words of Wisdom to Novak Djokovic Amidst His Partnership With Andy Murray
On Saturday, 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic announced that former ATP pro Andy Murray will be his new head coach. Although Novak won the Olympics Gold medal in 2024, a major portion of his season has been a roller coaster. He failed to win any ATP title, let alone winning a Grand Slam trophy. Plus, his injuries kept him away from action on most of the occasions. But now, he’s looking to regain the momentum with Murray by his side to help him navigate his professional journey going forward. While this partnership is looking promising, a former ATP pro and Serena Williams’ childhood coach believes Djokovic should have done a self introspection from within before actually seeking a helping hand.
For those unaware, Djokovic has been without a main coach for nearly eight months now. He parted ways with former coach Goran Ivanisevic earlier this year in March. But now he’s found Andy Murray to be a fitting candidate for the role of his new trainer. “I am excited to have one of my greatest rivals on the same side of the net, as my coach. Looking forward to start of the season and competing in Australia alongside Andy, with whom I have shared many exceptional moments on Australian soil,” he said, as reported by his official website. While reacting to this huge update, former American pro and Serena Williams’ childhood trainer Rick Macci shared his own perspective. “Was asked if Andy Murray coaching the Joker will make a difference in his game next year. A different voice is always good. A different set of eyes is always good. But who can help him the most is Mr. MIRROR. @DjokerNole”, he wrote on his X post, dated November 24th.
