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Novak Djokovic names Radek Stepanek in coaching team

| @indiablooms | Dec 02, 2017, at 12:52 am

London, Dec 1 (IBNS): Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic on Friday named Radek Stepanek as a member of his coaching team for the next season.

Radek is all set to partner with American Andre Agassi in the team, as Novak’s tennis coach.

Stepanek will begin working with Djokovic in the following days in Monte Carlo, read Djokovic's website.

“Radek is one of my very close friends on the tour and I was always impressed with his level of determination, passion and love for the sport. The fact that he just recently retired at the age of 37 speaks volumes of his love for the game. He has lot of experience and knowledge, and he has played on a high level for many years. I am excited to join our forces together and cannot wait to compete again having a new team to back me up,” Novak wsa quoted as saying by the website.

Speaking on the matter, Stepanek said: "I’m honored to be a new member of Novak’s team. It is a new and exciting challenge for me, which I’m looking forward to and I believe that as a team we can help Nole to reach his goals. As longtime friends off the tennis court, I believe that our friendship and similar views will translate onto the court as well, and we will share some memorable moments together."

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