AC Milan bizarrely wanted to hire Novak Djokovic for specific non playing role
ATPSunday, 04 February 2024 at 22:30
AC Milan is
considering seeking help from Novak Djokovic as a mental coach. The 24-times
Grand Slam champion is a big supporter of Rossoneri, and Milan owner Gerry
Cardinales hopes to leverage that to make a move where Djokovic can work as a
mental coach.
The Serbian
tennis star frequently visits San Siro, and he was even seen at the ATP Finals
last year in November in Turin with Milan stars Rafael Leao and Ismael Benacer.
Djokovic also has a close relationship with Zlatan Ibrahimovic for several
years, and the former Swedish footballer is now an advisor to the RedBird
ownership group.
AC Milan is
reportedly interested in bringing Djokovic on board for a mental and
psychological support plan for the club's footballers. They would capitalize on
the tennis player's proximity to the club to offer him a position after his
retirement. While there have been no official discussions between owner Gerry
Cardinale and Djokovic, there are thoughts of a role for him once his tennis
career concludes.
Djokovic is
widely recognized as one of the mentally strongest tennis players in history,
often considered to have one of the best mindsets ever. Speaking about his
psychological work as a tennis player during Wimbledon, Djokovic stated,
“Mental wellness is an area people are paying more attention to and deservedly
so.”
“I believe
half of the mental work you need to put in is done before you even set foot on
the court. If you fail to prepare, it is going to be a much more difficult
mountain to climb and succeed on the court,” Djokovic said. “You need to be
physically, mentally and emotionally stable to have a chance and I have to
understand my body is responding differently than it was 10 years ago,” current
world No. 1 added.
“This
holistic approach is vital for all parts of your life. You need the right
people around you, to eat well and if you try to suppress emotions, it will
almost certainly surface on the court for me,” Djokovic said at Wimbledon last
year.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
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