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5 current tennis players who would make great coaches

By Anuradha Santhanam
Modified Feb 28, 2017 14:55 GMT
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 21: David Ferrer of Spain returns a shot to Alexandr Dolgopolov of Ukraine during the ATP Rio Open 2017 at Jockey Club Brasileiro on February 21, 2017 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

Novak Djokovic

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 19: Novak Djokovic of Serbia serves in his second round match against Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan on day four of the 2017 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 19, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

This may seem like a surprising choice, but we think former World No. 1 Novak Djokovic would be a great pick! The Serb has an immense skill set that has seen him considered, without a shadow of a doubt, among the Greatest of All Time.

Even if Djokovic does not win another Major, the Serb has played – and continues to play – an immense, perfectly-rounded game in every way. Also not prone to too many outbursts on court, the Serb has an even temperament that would go over well with a young charge.

Fond of humour, Djokovic would be able to guide another player well whilst being able to help his charge effectively.

Proficient at both attacking and defensive tennis, Djokovic would be able to coach any player he takes charge of in every aspect, leaving that charge able to take on opponents in every shape and form effectively.