Juan Martin Del Potro gives a case scenario of potentially coaching Novak Djokovic in the future

Juan Martin Del Potro bid farewell to the tennis tour after playing an exhibition match with Novak Djokovic.

Juan Martin Del Potro gives a case scenario of potentially coaching Novak Djokovic in the future

Juan Martin Del Potro and Novak Djokovic (via X)

2009 US Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro has spoken about the possibility of becoming a coach on the tennis tour. The Argentine says he would turn down any coaching role—except if it were for Novak Djokovic.

Del Potro, who ended his career after playing an exhibition match with the Serb last December, feels he is too tired to think seriously about coaching. However, the chance to coach Djokovic would be too special to refuse.

To be a coach, you need to commit 100% and travel around the world again. I did it for 20 years, I’m tired. However, of course, if Novak asks me to work with him, it would make me very happy (he smiles). I couldn’t say no, but I don’t think it will happen. The door is not completely closed, but I believe the time to be a coach will come later.

Juan Martin Del Potro said in an interview with Olympics

Del Potro was one of four big names to retire from tennis in 2024. The others include Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, and Dominic Thiem.

Interestingly, Murray became Djokovic’s coach in December and has been seen with him at several events, including the Australian Open. However, the two have not yet revealed the details of their coaching arrangement.

Novak Djokovic eyes 100th title in Madrid

Novak Djokovic is back at the Madrid Open for the first time in three years. The former champion is aiming to win his 100th career title on the ATP Tour.

Novak Djokovic Monte Carlo Masters 2025
Novak Djokovic (via X/We Love Tennis)

Djokovic is seeded fourth and is in the same side of the draw as Carlos Alcaraz. Alcaraz, the local favorite, comes into the tournament with some injury concerns after playing in two straight clay-court finals.

The 37-year-old Serbian star has won the Madrid title three times. His last appearance here was in 2022, when he lost to Alcaraz in the semifinals—their first ever match. Djokovic earned his 99th title at the Paris Olympics last August. Since then, he has reached four finals but hasn’t won. Only Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103) have more than 100 titles in men’s tennis.

Novak Djokovic headlines Laureus awards

When Carlos Alcaraz, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Stefanos Tsitsipas are all in the same room—and not at a tennis match—it’s something special. The four tennis stars came together for the 2025 Laureus World Sports Awards, held in Madrid on Monday evening.

Novak Djokovic Monte Carlo Masters 2025
Novak Djokovic (via Instagram/Rolex Monte Carlo Masters)

Djokovic, who has won the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award five times, took the stage to announce this year’s winner. The honor went to pole vault champion Mondo Duplantis. Alcaraz was also a nominee, along with swimmer Leon Marchand, cyclist Tadej Pogacar, and Formula One driver Max Verstappen.

Nadal, who retired in November last year, looked relaxed as he shared a laugh with Alcaraz on the red carpet. Nadal has won the Laureus Sportsman of the Year award twice, and Alcaraz was recognized in 2023 with the Breakthrough of the Year award.

The ATP stars are not just in Madrid for the ceremony. They’re also in town for the Mutua Madrid Open, one of the key tournaments in the tennis calendar.

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