Boris Becker appointed Djokovic’s head coach
19 Dec 2013 5:46 AM IST
“I am really excited to have the opportunity to work with Boris,” the 26-year-old Djokovic said in a statement on his website. “He is a true legend, someone who has great tennis knowledge and his experience will help me win new trophies from the grand slams and other tournaments. Becker is a great person, too, and I am sure he will fit in our team in the best possible way.”
Becker, 46, will replace Djokovic’s long-time coach Marian Vajda although the Slovakian will remain part of the team.
He will travel with Djokovic to all four grand slam tournaments, starting with the forthcoming Australian Open, as well as a number of other major events. German Becker was the youngest winner of Wimbledon at 17 and won 64 ATP titles in total.
Djokovic lost the number one ranking to Spain’s Rafa Nadal in October despite having another strong year. He finished the season by winning the ATP World Tour Finals in London and has targetted adding to his six grand slam titles next season. “My goal for 2014 is to play my best tennis and to get in shape for the Grand Slams and Masters 1000,” Djokovic said.
Somdev gets Chennai Open main draw berth
CHENNAI: India’s Somdev Devvarman was included in the main draw of the Aircel ATP Chennai Open tennis tournament to be held from December 30 to January 5 after Estonia’s Jurgen Zopp pulled out with a back injury.
Devvarman, the World No. 90, will be spearheading India’s representation at the $450,000 tournament. Cutting off at 89, the tournament will see an inspiring array of players and include thrilling talent such as World No. 8 Stanislas Wawrinka.
Becker, 46, will replace Djokovic’s long-time coach Marian Vajda although the Slovakian will remain part of the team.
He will travel with Djokovic to all four grand slam tournaments, starting with the forthcoming Australian Open, as well as a number of other major events. German Becker was the youngest winner of Wimbledon at 17 and won 64 ATP titles in total.
Djokovic lost the number one ranking to Spain’s Rafa Nadal in October despite having another strong year. He finished the season by winning the ATP World Tour Finals in London and has targetted adding to his six grand slam titles next season. “My goal for 2014 is to play my best tennis and to get in shape for the Grand Slams and Masters 1000,” Djokovic said.
Somdev gets Chennai Open main draw berth
CHENNAI: India’s Somdev Devvarman was included in the main draw of the Aircel ATP Chennai Open tennis tournament to be held from December 30 to January 5 after Estonia’s Jurgen Zopp pulled out with a back injury.
Devvarman, the World No. 90, will be spearheading India’s representation at the $450,000 tournament. Cutting off at 89, the tournament will see an inspiring array of players and include thrilling talent such as World No. 8 Stanislas Wawrinka.
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