Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray: Gael Monfils, Alex de Minaur and Holger Rune focus on new partnership | Tennis information

Gael Monfils, Alex de Minaur, Holger Rune and Jan-Lennard Struff focus on the brand new player-coach partnership between Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray.

Djokovic lately shocked the tennis world by saying that Murray, his outdated rival and three-time Grand Slam champion, could be his coach initially in a short-term association for the Australian Open.

The transfer got here months after Djokovic ended his long-term partnership with Goran Ivanisevic in March, with the Scot accepting the position, lower than 4 months after calling time on his profession on the Paris Olympics.

Djokovic is tied with Margaret Courtroom for probably the most main singles titles gained by a participant with 24 Grand Slams and the 37-year-old is now aiming to win a document eleventh title in Melbourne.

Gaël Monfils: It’s nice for tennis

“I am shocked I do not know as a result of I even requested Andy what he wished to do and I do know he loves tennis, he loves the game however by some means we “We knew he wished to provide one thing again to tennis and with Novak it is a fantastic alternative for him to start out like this,” stated the Frenchman.

“I believe it’s actually nice that Novak gave him this chance – it’s simply nice for tennis.”

Jan-Lennard Struff: It’s so good

“I believe it’s unimaginable,” stated the previous German world quantity 21. “Andy is such an idol and it is so good that they are working collectively. I believe it’s extremely good. Once I learn it, a smile got here to my face as a result of “

Alex de Minaur: A shock for the world of tennis

“I believe this announcement was an entire shock to the tennis world. It is loopy to see,” stated the Australian world quantity 9.

“The very first expertise I had of one thing like that was after I was enjoying within the Laver Cup, after I was enjoying towards Andy and strolling on the change of ends when Andy was being coached by Roger. [Federer]Rafa [Nadal] and Novak [Djokovic] so it was for me one of the surreal moments of my life. Going to play towards Andy Murray – one of many “large 4” – being coached by the “large three” towards me and I am questioning “what number of weaknesses and holes are they speaking to Andy about”, so I can solely think about how this dynamic will begin.

“It’s undoubtedly going to be enjoyable to look at and I’ll regulate it.”

Holger Rune: I did not anticipate it to be Andy

“It is an fascinating setup, for certain. I do not assume many people noticed this coming. I believe it might probably be good for each. Novak did not have a coach earlier than, so it was pure for him to search for one, however I did not anticipate it to be somebody like Andy,” stated the 21-year-old Dane.

“Andy is clearly an excellent sensible participant, and somebody who has overwhelmed him at occasions. I used to be questioning why precisely that occurred, however they’ll discuss so much about technique and tips on how to beat one of the best gamers.

“They each have very excessive tennis IQs so I believe it’s going to be fascinating to see, however I’ll clearly attempt to beat them if I play Novak.”

Thanasi Kokkinakis: Andy will do a superb job

“There aren’t many individuals who can say a lot to Novak, but when anybody can, it is Andy, somebody who performed in the identical period and competed towards him, so I am certain he is aware of some issues that he thinks would possibly assist. I believe Andy will do a superb job,” the previous Australian Open doubles champion stated.

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