Medvedev on the Djokovic-Murray partnership: "Andy's impact on Novak is difficult to assess".
Daniil Medvedev is well and truly in Melbourne. The Russian, world No. 5 and three-time Australian Open runner-up (2021, 2022 and 2024), will start his tournament in the next few days against Kasidit Samrej.
After attending the birth of his second child, the US Open 2021 winner was at the press conference and was asked about the association between Novak Djokovic and his new coach Andy Murray.
Afterwards, the former world number 1 made up his mind whether or not to embark on a coaching career after retiring as a player.
"The impact Andy will have on Novak is difficult to assess. What's difficult when you coach Novak is that he's so strong, that if he starts winning, people will say: 'Is it because of Andy or is it because it's Novak?'
I think it's an excellent collaboration in all areas, in terms of energy, media and communication, the growth of tennis...
It's great. Now, imagine Messi becoming Cristiano Ronaldo's coach. That would be strange.
As for my desire to become a coach, I have no idea what I'll do after my career. It could be anything, tennis-related or not.
Everyone tells me it's pretty stressful being in the box. In a way, you can't control what your player does.
It's a different and special feeling. I feel it when I compete in team events. You really want your teammate to win.
When he misses, you say to yourself: 'Come on, do better than that'. It's not the same when you're on the court, so it could be a lot of fun," he assures us.
