Becker extends deal as Novak's coach
Boris Becker has struck a new deal to remain coach of world No 1 Novak Djokovic, the German tennis icon revealed in an interview with sports daily Bild on Friday.
"We have a written agreement, even if for sportsmen like us a handshake is enough," said the 43-year-old, who has been Djokovic's main coach since December 2013.
"Our partnership has been crowned with success these past 12 months and I'm delighted to continue our work with the whole team," added the triple Wimbledon champion, who when asked how long the deal was for replied; "As long as the results are there."
Under Becker's guidance, the 27-year-old Djokovic has won six titles in 2014, including a second Wimbledon success, and now stands on the brink of finishing the year as world No 1 heading into this week's ATP World Tour Finals at London's O2 Arena.
According to Becker, retaining the No 1 ranking has been their main top priority, while the French Open title remains the only Grand Slam eluding the Serbian superstar.
The seven-time Grand Slam winner has a healthy lead over world No 2 Roger Federer heading to the English capital, where he triumphed last year for the second time.
Agence France-Presse
(China Daily 11/09/2014 page8)
