Drawing Insights From His Brief Coaching Stint, Andre Agassi Reveals What Triggers Novak Djokovic – “Looks Really P***ed Off..”

In the world of tennis, even the players on top seek the expertise of experienced coaches to overcome the hurdles that lie ahead. Novak Djokovic, with a motive of working on his weaknesses, found a guiding hand in none other than tennis legend Andre Agassi. Initiated back in 2017, their coaching partnership, which lasted for almost a year, turned out to be a mutually rewarding journey, shaping a pivotal chapter in both their careers.

Fast forward to almost five years after the amazing partnership, Andre Agassi, caught in a candid conversation on a talk show, revealed the analysis of his coaching experience with the Serbian sensation. The revelation, being a lot more than just a player-coach analysis, unraveled several unknown facts about the Serbian tennis legend that the fans might find significantly interesting.

Tennis legend Andre Agassi talks about his experience while coaching Novak Djokovic

In a recent interview, tennis legend Andre Agassi opened up about his coaching stint with Novak Djokovic in 2017. Highlighting the Serbian’s unmatchable journey on the court, Agassi, highlighted the high expectations he set during their collaboration. As the American tennis legend became a part of the famous Pat McAfee Show, he opened up about the smallest details that he analyzed about the Serb.

Showcasing his immense faith in Djokovic’s legendary skills, the 53-year-old mentioned, “Without a shadow of a doubt, if this guy doesn’t end north of 20 slams, I mean honestly, you can consider it a failure.” Agassi also highlighted Djokovic’s complex nature, relating to the inner battles that drive the athlete’s pursuit of perfection. “Novak’s ways might not always come across ideal; he looks really pissed off at times, but he’s trying to find ways to bring out the best in himself,” he remarked. The tennis legend took great delight in highlighting Djokovic’s ability to peep into his warrior side, especially when faced with challenging situations on the court. “There’s something about tapping into his warrior side and usually when he’s down two sets usually the crowd is thinking they’re about to see something they normally wouldn’t ever get to see,” he stated.

As the tennis world looks forward to his upcoming endeavors, Agassi also expressed his excitement for the sport’s current landscape, celebrating the emergence of young talents like Alcaraz and the strong presence of American players in the top 25. While the legend shared his words of appreciation, Nole’s thoughts about his former ring were on a similar note too.

Djokovic’s vision of values in Andre Agassi

While American tennis legend Andre Agassi spoke about Nole’s innate qualities, it was nothing but a reflection of the thoughts that the Serb himself holds about his former coach. Novak Djokovic, back in 2017, expressed deep respect for Andre Agassi as he highlighted Agassi’s invaluable guidance, stating, “Obviously, Andre is someone that I have tremendous respect for as a person and as a player. He has been through everything that I’m going through.”

The Serbian star not only praised Agassi’s on-court potential but also pointed out the off-court qualities that drew him closer to the tennis icon.

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Djokovic spoke confidently of Agassi’s commitment to family values and philanthropy work, portraying him as a humble and educated individual. This exchange of mutual respect between the connection extended beyond the tennis court. With Djokovic acknowledging Agassi’s potential to contribute significantly to his life, both in the game and in matters of personal growth.

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