Novak Djokovic's Becker Influence
There has been a lot of talk about Novak Djokovic’s association with Boris Becker since his appointment as coach in December 2013. At the time of the appointment, fans on tennis forums and social media expressed surprise, many ex tennis players and pundits expressed surprise. If appears that even Boris Becker was surprised that he was asked and then appointed to the job. The main focus has been what exactly Becker has brought to the table in terms of improvement. When I watch interviews involving Novak the focus tends to be on Becker being there, knowing what it is like at key moments in a grand slam final, and can provide positivity to him. Before Boris’ appointment at the end of 2013, Novak lost three grand slam finals, two semifinals and his number 1 ranking to Rafael Nadal in a twelve month period. However, Becker must provide much more than what they let on in the media and what the press tend to report (we know the Press love to simplify thin...