Thanasi Kokkinakis backed Andy Murray to be “a great coach” and likewise famous that the previous three-time Grand Slam champion might be one of many uncommon individuals who may give suggestions or recommendation to Novak Djokovic.
For the reason that two outdated rivals introduced a surprising partnership of November twenty third, the tennis neighborhood has been fairly ecstatic about their collaboration. And naturally, many are curious and questioning the way it will all look when the 2 staff up on the Australian Open.
Throughout final week’s UTS occasion in London, Kokkinakis was requested to share his ideas and he began off by praising Murray and highlighting that the Briton is a mastermind tactically.
Kokkinakis: It can really feel like enjoying two as an alternative of 1…
“For those who play towards them, it’ll really feel such as you’re enjoying two individuals as an alternative of 1. There’s probably not many individuals who can inform Djokovic what to do on court docket. He’s been there and performed all of it. It’ll be thrilling to see the way it performs out. I’m unsure how a lot of a distinction he’s going to convey but when there’s anybody who can inform him stuff, it’s Andy. I believe it’ll be simply enjoyable for followers and spectators. Seeing Andy in Djokovic’s field after they’ve been rivals for therefore lengthy. It’s one thing good for followers, it’s good for media,” the Australian advised Categorical-Sport.
Thanasi Kokkinakis and Andy Murray© YouTube screenshot
For those who bear in mind effectively, one in all Kokkinakis’ most painful and devastating losses got here towards Murray within the 2023 Australian Open second spherical when the previous world No. 1 created that gorgeous 4-6 6-7 (4) 7-6 (5) 6-3 7-5 comeback after 5 hours and 45 minutes of grueling motion.
Now, the world No. 77 might face the Briton once more on the Australian Open – however this time in numerous circumstances. For that, Kokkinakis would wish to satisfy Djokovic at one level in Melbourne.
