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Agassi: New Solutions For Djokovic

History is the higher calling that convinced Andre Agassi to accept Novak Djokovic’s coaching offer.

In a Eurosport interview with Hall of Famer Mats Wilander, the 1999 Roland Garros champion said it’s important to the sport for Djokovic to regain his top form.

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“We’re looking at a generation that in one generation accomplished—three of them—that accomplished what only five people have done in 50, 60 years, which is to win all of them,” Agassi told Wilander. “I think it’s a shame not to see all of them at their best as long as possible.

“It’s not a job for me. I don’t accept any money for it. I’m here because I think I can be of help to him. I hope I can. He’s going to determine that—not me. Novak has dreams. He has dreams for himself and if I can help him facilitate then, then I’d be proud.”

Djokovic joined the giants of the game capturing his fourth consecutive Grand Slam crown and 12th major title when he defeated Andy Murray in the 2016 Roland Garros final.

The top seed joined Don Budge and Rod Laver as only the third man in history to hold all four major championships simultaneously—47 years after Laver completed the feat.

Agassi said refueling emotional and motivational reserves will be key for Djokovic.

“When I look at these champions that kind of lose their motivation it’s not only understandable, it’s tough kind of living on a razor’s edge on the top,” Agassi told Wilander. “But it’s so important to understand that with new problems there’s new solutions. I think finding your own reasons at different stages of your life becomes important.”

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