Andre Agassi 'available' to help Novak Djokovic when he can
"I'm here because I believe he deserves it, and it's good for the game to have him at his best"
Tuesday 6 June 2017 16:14, UK
Andre Agassi says he is determined to get the best out of Novak Djokovic, and concedes the offer of coaching the world No 2 was too difficult to turn down.
The Serbian joined up with Agassi - an eight-time Grand Slam winner - to help him last month after parting ways with Boris Becker following an alarming slump in form.
"Many players have called me over the years, but his search is very personal, intense and very easy to respect," said Agassi. "To come here to get to know him and give me a chance to help, I just followed my instinct. To help Djokovic, if I can, I think is good for the game and everybody.
"It's not a paid job for me, I don't make those decisions in life anymore. I'm here because I believe he deserves it, and it's good for the game to have him at his best, and I respect anybody who is looking for more from themselves."
Agassi said there was nothing wrong with Djokovic "physically" despite his recent slump in form, and insisted that they would devise a plan to get the best out of their relationship.
"If nothing is broken don't fix it," said Agassi. "Physically I've never seen a body like his, but he's never been 30 before and he needs inspiration, information and application. I think he's inspired by finding new ways to accomplish his goals and objectives.
"I told him I'm absolutely available to help him where I can. We're learning this together and it might mean Grand Slams, or it might mean practice weeks.
"Wherever we both figure out I can be of most help, he has my commitment and effort, that's just how I like to do things."
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