Corretja, in favor of the 'Novandy': It is a very intelligent move by both parties

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The partnership between Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray has rocked the tennis world in recent days, generating a tremendous wave of excitement and giving us an extra incentive for 2025. The Scot will be coaching the Serbian, and many already applaud this move, a move that could provide extra fuel to Nole and allow us to enjoy Andy on many tournament stages. There is almost unanimous agreement in valuing this signing as positive for Nole, with the latest to join this trend being none other than Álex Corretja.

The former Spanish player spoke on Eurosport and couldn't help but show his surprise upon hearing the news, stating that he was in "total shock" for 15 seconds... but once the news settled in his mind, doubts were cleared up clearly.  "I thought: 'What an intelligent move by Novak and also by Andy.' I felt that Novak needs enormous motivational factors and wants to bring in someone special, someone who understands this sport very well, someone who has been playing for the last 15 years and has just retired," the Spaniard affirmed. If there is one aspect for which Corretja blesses this union, it is the tremendous tactical intelligence of the Scot, with whom he once shared a locker room and whom he considers a true chess player.

"Andy understands the game very well, knows the players, knows the tactics, knows what it's like to be there, even when you are a bit older and the younger players start pushing you to your limits. He understands how you should react, defend yourself, what you should do to make things difficult for them. He can bring certain tactical ideas to Nole's team, tactics that can surprise their opponents. It will be interesting to see how all these ideas come together, as both are individuals with a lot of internal fire, tremendous character, great mentality, and very ambitious. It will be interesting to see how Andy understands Djokovic's frustrations, because he has been in that place for a long time," stated Álex candidly.

So, what is the final assessment of this duo for 2025? When weighing the pros and cons, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages significantly... not just for Djokovic, but also for Andy: "It's positive for both: Novak shows he still has hunger. Everyone respects Novak a lot, and also Andy: when you face Nole and see Andy on his bench, sitting in the chair, you're going to feel a lot of pressure, knowing that they have a deep understanding of this sport and are very clear about what they are going to do. What I think Andy can bring to Novak is a lot of precision at the tactical level. Andy reads the game very well: we will see how different Novak shows himself on the court. I don't expect a completely different player, because he must maintain his foundation, but I do expect some different sensations, even making eye contact with Andy or his opponent. It's a very good combination.";

WILL DJOKOVIC STILL BE ABLE TO HANDLE SINNER AND ALCARAZ?

Álex also didn't hesitate to share his view on the growing competition Novak will face in the upcoming tournaments. Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz stand as two significant challenges for a Nole who will turn 38 next year, but Corretja still believes in his ability to win big tournaments and sees this latest move as a final bet to maximize his chances. "Novak has been very solid, complete, almost a perfect machine, but now the youngsters move faster than him. I expect a very aggressive Novak; otherwise, he will have problems. He has a great advantage: he doesn't have to prove anything to anyone. The possibility of winning the 25 should be a gift for Novak throughout the year," concluded the Spanish player.

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