Djokovic Surprises With 'On-Court Headset Coaching' Claim After Another Win At US Open

| by Evita Mueller

Novak Djokovic is one of the best problem-solvers on the ATP Tour, but he, too, would like to get some help in the future.

Djokovic continued his US Open run with another strong win over Bernabe Zapata Miralles, extending his winning streak. The Serbian is still unbeaten since touching down in the United States for the first time in two years. The Cincinnati run was only a tease, as he's seemingly playing even better in New York, which speaks volumes.

Speaking after his match, Djokovic reflected on the on-court coaching that is now permitted in tennis. The Serbian is pro-revolution because he admitted wanting to see some headset coaching to make it more efficient because it's mostly shouting right now.

Well, it's different in basketball because you can basically go to your coach or bench any time you want. We are not able to do that. So we have to sometimes raise our voice in order for our team to hear us or for us to hear them, because otherwise, you know, we have to communicate with the signs or signals. You know, it's louder out on the court.

Djokovic on on-court coaching
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I would want to see, honestly, you know, a possibility of -- I'm actually supportive of the on-court coaching or headset communication, whatever ways of getting more coaching. I think it's good. I think it's good for the audience. It's good for player.

Djokovic on headset coaching

That's not something many have in common with Djokovic, considering that some, like Taylor Fritz, were very vocal against any type of coaching, let alone this advanced type. The Serbian generally is not someone to dwell on tradition, as he also backed electronic line calling earlier this year.

I understand that there are some, you know, opponents of this, you know, coaching rule that are saying, Yeah, you're a tennis player, individual athlete, so you have to figure things out by yourself. Well, you have to figure them out anyway, even if the coach comes in, say, in a set break or whatever, and you talk, you still have to have to play yourself, right? There is no substitution.

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