Former world number one Serena Williams ex-coach Rick Macci believes having a different coach will not make too much of a difference for Serbia’s legendary tennis star Novak Djokovic. The 36-year-old is often regarded as the greatest player in the history of men’s tennis in the singles category, having won as many as 24 Grand Slam titles.
Djokovic is going through a bit of a lean patch in the 2024 season as recently he parted ways with his former coach Goran Ivanisevic after spending six successful seasons with the 2001 Wimbledon champion.
Macci was recently quoted in a report where he suggested that having a new coach will not make too much of a difference for the reigning world number one in the men’s singles category.
“Right now, I don’t think a coach can make that much difference,” he said. “It’s even, you know, when Serena already had 12 Grand Slams in her pockets and she started being coached
“I think it can help you motivation wise and strategy. But, listen, he is on third base. He is heading towards home. I don’t think a coach can make that much difference."
Macci further went on to back the legendary tennis star to win a few more Grand Slams before the end of his illustrious career if he manages to stay fit.
“But, if it’s a subtle little thing, how they say it, why they say it and can get you to do something, because it comes down to key moments, especially in men’s tennis,” he said.
“He knew the guy he selected. Obviously, they go way back in time and at the end of the day, he is the one out there pulling a trigger. So, it really comes down to him and if he stays healthy, I think he can win a handful of more Grand Slams.”
18 - Novak Djokovic (2007 to 2024) has become the player with the most consecutive seasons with at least one ATP Masters 1000 semi-final appearance equalling Rafael Nadal's 18 (2005 to 2022). Finest. #RolexMonteCarloMasters | @ROLEXMCMASTERS @atptour
