Cervara casts doubt on Murray as a coach: "He knows nothing about coaching"

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The choice of Andy Murray as the new coach of Novak Djokovic has been one of the most unexpected news of the year, but one of the most cherished. Seeing both rivals and Grand Slam champions sharing the same side of the net will be something historic and eagerly anticipated by many. The Briton can provide Nole with much support considering his shared experiences. However, what coaching knowledge can he bring?

Gilles Cervara, coach of Daniil Medvedev, shared his opinion on Murray's recent appointment. The Frenchman, who focuses purely on coaching experience, has doubts about Murray's performance in this field. "Knowing Murray, I am not surprised. I knew he couldn't stay still for more than two or three months after his retirement. But he doesn't have what we could call a training methodology. Andy knows nothing about coaching, which means he will learn on the go. That's not why Novak wants to work with him," he said in an interview with L´Èquipe.

Although Cervara also believes that Novak did not hire Murray primarily for what he can bring in terms of learning. Considering the long and successful career of the Serbian, what Andy can provide him the most is advice, advice that only a Grand Slam champion, former number 1, and Olympic champion like him can give. "Regarding the coach, either Novak knows himself so well that he doesn't need anyone else, or he will ask for help from the rest of his team. It is essential to challenge oneself to explore new training methodologies that may not be immediately obvious," Cervara continued.

"Between the two, everything is possible"

Many questions hover over this spectacular partnership, undoubtedly, but the important thing will be to see how they function as a team and what results the Serbian achieves. The intrigue is maximum, but Medvedev's coach trusts that, whatever happens, Nole will surely take something positive from the union: “Between the two, everything is possible. I imagine that this partnership will bring things to Djokovic. After that, there is a physical and energetic reality, in the order of things, that means it will be difficult for him, with or without Murray, but also for some of his rivals".

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