Novak Djokovic has done everything with the best intentions and a desire to help people through his status in tennis: Pepe Imaz

In a recent interview with AS.com, Pepe Imaz hailed Novak Djokovic, claiming that the Serb has done everything in his career with "the best intention and desire to help" others. Imaz pointed out that Djokovic has made mistakes during his endeavors, but has always learnt from his experiences.

"As I feel and observe him, everything he has done, he has done with the best intention and desire to help and contribute from the status he has in the world of tennis. He has done it from the heart. Some things have been more successful or less. He is a human being and he learns," said Imaz.

Pepe Imaz runs a tennis academy in Marbella, Spain which claims to transmit knowledge of the world through tennis. The Spaniard worked with Novak Djokovic from 2016 to 2018. Djokovic never won a Grand Slam during his time with Imaz and their relationship came under immense public scrutiny. His former coaches Boris Becker and Marian Vajda wanted Imaz's influence over him to end.

Asked if he had any insight on how Djokovic used to overcome controversies in the past, Imaz stated that the Serb received his criticism with "acceptance and learning." He also said that although the criticism is extremely harsh at times, the World No. 2 still takes it in a positive manner.

"For some, he was wrong and he lived the criticism and received it with acceptance and learning. He thus took them better and digested them. He accepted the right of the opinion of many people, although sometimes we do it too lightly. The information arrives very blurred and is not very close to reality. Still people dare to throw opinions," added the former Spanish player.

"Having said this, I repeat that everything he has done has been out of a desire to help, not out of interest. Everything he has created has been given to people in need," stated Imaz.

Pepe Imaz opens up about his relationship with Novak Djokovic, says it has "no schedule"

Novak Djokovic at the Dubai Tennis Championships 2022

In the same interview, Imaz also opened up about his relationship with Djokovic. He emphasized that despite both of them parting ways in 2018, he still maintains a healthy relationship with the Serb, a bond that has "no schedule."

Imaz also revealed that Djokovic can approach him for advice any time he wishes.

Marko Djokovic and Pepe Imaz in Novak Djokovic's player box

"Yes, it is also a relationship that has no schedule. It arises when we feel it. When I perceive that I have something to share with him, the door is open and vice versa. He already has an important part of his life in Marbella and that makes us see each other more regularly," mentioned Imaz.

Pepe Imaz still gives spiritual advice to Novak Djokovic's younger brother, Marko Djokovic.