Djokovic hires Boris Becker as coach

December 18 2013 14:13:25

Djokovic hires Boris Becker as coach

MONACO - The Associated Press

Picture taken on March 18, 2007 shows Novak Djokovic (R) of Serbia recieving the second place trophy from former tennis player Boris Becker of Germany at the 2007 Pacific Life Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California. Boris Becker is to be Novak Djokovic's new trainer it was announced on December 18, 2013. AFP photo

Novak Djokovic says tennis great Boris Becker has joined his coaching staff for next season.

The 46-year-old Becker, a six-time Grand Slam champion, will travel with Djokovic and other coaches to tournaments, including next month's Australian Open.

Djokovic says Becker "is a true legend, someone who has great tennis knowledge and his experience will help me win new trophies from the Grand Slams and other tournaments."

Djokovic won his fourth Australian Open title last year and finished the 2013 season ranked No. 2 in the world behind Rafael Nadal.

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