"If Novak asks me to work with him, I'd be very happy" - Juan Martin del Potro dismisses the idea of coaching unless working with Djokovic
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Although Juan Martin del Potro recently hung up his tennis racket, the Argentine admitted he would return to the courts in a coaching capacity at the request of only one player, Novak Djokovic.
After battling several injuries over the last few years of his career, del Potro officially retired in a farewell exhibition match against Djokovic. The Argentine enjoyed a career that saw him win his only Grand Slam title at the 2009 US Open. Additionally, he climbed to the World No.3 ranking. and won the silver medal in singles at the 2016 Olympic Games.
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Coaching is not in his immediate future, admits del Potro
In an interview during the 2024 Paris Olympics, del Potro was asked if he'd ever take up coaching following his retirement. The Tandil native stated he was tired of the constant traveling, but would consider coaching 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic if asked by the Serbian.
"To be a coach, you need to dedicate yourself 100% and travel the world again," said del Potro. "I did that for 20 years, and I'm tired of it now. Of course, if Novak asks me to work with him, I'd be very happy. I couldn't say no, although I don't think it will happen. The door isn't 100% closed, but I think the time to be a coach will come later."
Djokovic is currently competing at the 2025 Madrid Open, and begun working with rival and former World No.1 Andy Murray in a coaching capacity earlier this year.
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