Djokovic embraces untried Becker

Six-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic said he was happy to take a risk on his untried new coach Boris Becker as he enters a new era under the flamboyant German.

Djokovic, the defending Australian Open champion, defeated Slovakia's Lukas Lacko 6-3, 7-6 (2), 6-1 in Melbourne on Monday.

He said adding Becker to his team, after coach Marian Vajda requested more time with his family, was a potential gamble - but he is excited about his new partnership with the six-time major winner.