Novak has resorted to more of a pushing/grinding style in recent years, especially in the past year or so. Can Agassi, who played a much more offensive baseline style, change Djokovic's style to win him more easier points in this late stage?
He's always been a pusher, so nothing new, but no. As long as Imaz is around, nothing else matters.Novak has resorted to more of a pushing/grinding style in recent years, especially in the past year or so. Can Agassi, who played a much more offensive baseline style, change Djokovic's style to win him more easier points in this late stage?
Then he needs Dr PhilWhy in the world would Novak want to change his game to a more aggressive style? He won 12 Slams playing the way he does, FFS.
Novak's style is that of an aggressive baseliner already. Just watch the Thiem semifinal match again. Stepping into the court, controlling every point, pouncing on every opportunity when opponent is out of position or hits a weak ball.
If you want to see what a definition of a "defensive pusher" looks like, watch the Thiem-Nadal quarterfinal match again. Nadal was content to stay 2 meters behind the baseline and push balls back into the court no matter what Thiem did. This is not a critique of Nadal's game by any means, he won 14 Slams doing it.
Novak needs help in his head, and I hope Agassi can provide that. He doesn't need help with his tennis, and to be honest, I can't name a single potential coach who could teach him anything tennis-wise. I guess if Federer retired and coached Novak that could help ...
I think also he's game is fine, maybe some little changes like federer did. For sure Nr. one prioritiy will be the mental aspect and in there 1. motivation and 2. confidenceDjokovic does not need to change his game. The problem is not his game, it's his head.
To be successfull with his demanding style, you need to train hard. He did not do that after the FO - and we all know the reasons why. Add to this some fucked up diets without any scientific value whatsoever, and here we are in this mess.