Despite his reservations about Djokovic’s strategy, Davydenko acknowledges that the Serbian tennis star has made a bold move by adding former foe Andy Murray to his coaching team ahead of the 2025 season. Brad Gilbert, a former pro, agrees that Murray’s appointment could be the motivation boost Djokovic needs
“Maybe he wants to surpass Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal’s record for longest career. Roger finished at 41, maybe Novak wants to reach that age. Maybe he’ll play fewer tournaments.”
Despite his reservations about Djokovic’s strategy, Davydenko acknowledges t
He told the official “I kind of sensed that Novak was going to do something. You didn’t know what he was going to do, but you kind of sensed that he probably needed something, and something to motivate him.
“And obviously he goes way back with Andy. Andy knows a lot about Novak, knows a lot about the players who Novak is going to be chasing.
“But I think more than anything, where Novak is, you’ve got these two huge, young guys now [Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz] who have just really elevated and I think Novak probably feels like he needs a little bit and I think most importantly, needs that motivation.
hat the Serbian tennis star has made a bold move by adding former foe Andy Murray to his coaching team ahead of the 2025 season. Brad Gilbert, a former pro, agrees that Murray’s appointment could be the motivation boost Djokovic needs
