Novak Djokovic declines Daniil Medvedev’s monetary proposal: ‘There isn’t any value’

Daniil Medvedev has made a proposal to Novak Djokovic to educate him and is even able to pay him for that. Djokovic, nevertheless, has declined the provide.

The 24-time Grand Slam winner Djokovic is at the moment going by means of one among his worst phases in his profession. The 37-year-old has misplaced his final three matches on the trot and
additionally pulled out of the Italian Open.

Djokovic will now play within the French Open with out a single win on clay this 12 months. The three-time Roland Garros winner is aiming to turn out to be probably the most profitable tennis participant throughout each genders. At present, he’s tied on 24 Slam wins with Margaret Courtroom.

Medvedev needs Djokovic as his coach

If Djokovic hangs up his boots anytime quickly, the 29-year-old Russian tennis star Medvedev can be completely happy to “pay” him to turn out to be his coach. “I’d pay for Novak to be my coach,” Medvedev advised Serbian outlet Sportal.

Nonetheless, the Russian feels Djokovic might not get into teaching instantly after retiring. “I don’t imagine that Novak will likely be a coach instantly, it’s extra sensible that he’ll give recommendation and share his expertise along with his associates who’re closest to him on the Tour.

“Due to this fact, if there may be such a chance, I’d even be completely happy to be in such a scenario. In fact, that received’t occur whereas Djokovic is taking part in, as a result of that might put him within the flawed place. It could be embarrassing for him, however he actually wouldn’t share his secrets and techniques. That’s why it’ll occur when he ends his profession.”

Medvedev added that he feels Djokovic will coach Alexander Zverev after his retirement. “I heard in Australia that Sasha Zverev stated that Novak promised him that he would work with him for a 12 months when he completed his profession,” Medvedev stated.

Djokovic not able to retire, do teaching

Djokovic was requested about Medvedev’s provide on the Madrid Open however the Serbian stated at the moment there’s “no value” that may get him into teaching.

“It’s very flattering that he thinks I may help him and be helpful to his profession. I actually like Medvedev quite a bit, we at all times had an amazing relationship off the court docket,” Djokovic stated.

“I’m positive that due to my relationship with Daniil, I’d at all times wish to work with him if I may. As an advisor or mentor. In the future I’d think about turning into a member of their staff.”

Djokovic continued: “First, I’ve to finish my profession so as to consider that supply, and I don’t know when that can occur but. I stated earlier than, so long as I’m taking part in it’s early for that. That’s why there is no such thing as a value.”