‘The Door Is Always Open’ – Pepe Imaz on His Working Relationship With Novak Djokovic

Pepe Imaz, the former player from Spain, recently opened up about his relationship with Novak Djokovic. He worked with the Serbian star for two years from 2016. Even though their partnership wasn’t received well by all, they still share great friendship.

Reportedly, it was Imaz’s philosophy that helped Djokovic to bounce back from the slump that he had faced after winning the French Open in 2016. Imaz, who runs an academy in Marbella, said that they both remain in touch. The fact that Novak Djokovic made Marbella his primary residence could very well help their relationship.

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Imaz says Novak Djokovic works from the heart.

The Spaniard elaborated about his current relationship with Djokovic. He said they did not have a fixed schedule for their meetings and will meet occasionally. He also spoke about how Novak Djokovic’s brother, Marko Djokovic and he share a working relationship regarding kids who want to continue playing tennis, as a part of a project.

“Yes, it is also a relationship that has no schedule. It arises when we feel it. When I perceive that I have something to share with him, the door is open and vice versa. He already has an important part of his life in Marbella and that makes us see each other more regularly. In addition, his brother Marko is here, with whom I share a project,” he said.

He also opened up about how Djokovic had been quite the expert at dealing with criticism, maintaining his own stand, or learning from his mistakes. Imaz mentioned how Djokovic does everything from his heart, and with the “best intention and desire to help and contribute from the status he has in the world of tennis.”

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