Who Will Be Novak Djokovic’s Next Coach? Jimmy Connors Gets Talking About a Possible Collaboration

Jimmy Connors, a tennis veteran, recently put his witty ‘hat’ in the ring for a coaching role with the legendary Novak Djokovic in a podcast interview. The playful banter follows Djokovic’s announcement of splitting ways with his coach, Goran Ivanisevic, which caused a stir in the tennis community regarding potential replacements for Ivanisevic. The prospect of Connors collaborating with the Serbian tennis legend, Djokovic, excited both fans and analysts.

Brett Connors, Jimmy Connors’ son, also highlighted the benefits that his father would have if he coached Djokovic. Discussing it further, Connors opened up about the subject and talked about the ‘pleasure’ he might receive if he got to coach the Serbinator.

Jimmy Connors is open to coaching Novak Djokovic

The former World No. 1, Jimmy Connors, brought some humor to the discussion when he said he would be open to working with Djokovic as a coach. The situation arose when Brett Connors asked his father whether he was open to coaching the Serbian legend. “I mean, it would it would be I mean, if the opportunity arose, it would certainly be a pleasure in an honor if he would even, you know, throw my name in the hat,” said the eight-time Grand Slam Champion in response to the question in the podcast.

Though it may have started as a joke, Connors’ lighthearted offer shows how much he respects and admires Djokovic as a tennis player. It also emphasizes the deep friendship and admiration that tennis legends have for one another.

Novak Djokovic, who has been coached by Ivanisevic since 2018, bagged 23 titles, including nine Grand Slam titles, during the period. As he parted ways with his coach, speculation has started about who will be Djokovic’s next coach. Brett Connors has his hopes for his father in this regard.

Brett Connors further went on to describe the bright side of coaching Novak Djokovic, encouraging Jimmy Connors to take up the role.

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Connors explains the ‘benefits’ of coaching Djokovic

During his podcast, Brett Connors shared his insight on how Novak Djokovic’s plain style is similar to his father’s. He emphasized how their professional dynamic will be beneficial for tennis, as well as for his own father, Jimmy Connors. “He doesn’t play every week; that’s one of the things that might benefit,” said Brett.

“You don’t want to be on the road 40 weeks a year, but neither does he. He’s probably only playing kind of the big events,” added Brett, and then he stated, “Djoker, give him a call if you’re thinking about it.”

The tennis world is waiting impatiently for Djokovic to choose his coaching setup, but Connors’s thought-provoking and hilarious suggestion throws a wrench into the story.

It remains to be seen if the two tennis legends will team up, but one thing is for sure: fans and enthusiasts will find it intriguing if Jimmy Connors shares his knowledge and experience with Novak Djokovic and coaches him.

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