Paris

World number two Djokovic parted company with his entire coaching team earlier this month, admitting he needed to rediscover his spark after some disappointing results this year. American eight-times grand slam champion Agassi, 47, has taken on a coaching role for the first time since ending his glittering playing career in 2006. 

“It feels like a new chapter. Kind of creating a new team, creating a new vibe, it feels exciting,” the 30-year-old winner of 12 Grand Slam titles said. 

“It feels right at this moment because I was, in the last, you know, five, six months, struggling a little bit on the court and trying to re-define myself, rediscover what kind of approach is the right one.” Djokovic was out on court with 1999 champion Agassi before the draw ceremony, where he was paired with Spaniard Marcel Granollers.”

“Right now I feel much better on the court,” Djokovic said. “I was talking with Andre for a couple of weeks during Madrid and Rome on the phone, kind of preparing for the matches, analysing matches. That allowed both of us to get to know each other and for him to get closer to my thinking and my mindset. I am glad that he accepted to come in person in Paris and spend some time,” the top seed added.

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