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Novak Djokovic brought his brother Marko on board his coaching team for the upcoming Monte Carlo Open. Djokovic took the decision as appointed coach Andy Murray will remain unavailable for the tournament. Murray was not bound to present for the tournament as it was not included in the contract. However, the 3-time Grand Slam winner will resume his duty as Djokovic's coach by the end of the month before the start of the Madrid Open.
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Novak Djokovic Brings Brother Marko in the Coaching Team
Until then his brother Marko will carry out the job. Djokovic stated that Marko's presence will come as an emotional support.
"I have no idea, to be honest (where Murray is)," Djokovic laughed.
"I spoke to him about, four or five days ago, and he was back home. Occupied with family and I guess he's working on his golf swing because that's his priority this week.
"My brother Marko was able to join me, so that helps me on a different level emotionally. To have some time with him on the road, I don't get to see him much, it's great for me."
The world No.5 will be vying for his 100th ATP title in Monte Carlo after he was denied by Czech's Jakub Mensik at the Miami Open.
Djokovic appeared to be battling an issue with his eye during the final against the teen sensation, though he insists it was just a "little bit of a viral infection."
"It started on the semifinals day in Miami, and I did struggle with it in the finals but it's calming down," he said.
"I'm glad that I found in Miami that joy on the court and, I feel, the best performance level. It's more about trying to get matches and as many as possible, and obviously to try to peak towards the end of the clay season."
Although Djokovic received a first-round bye at the Monte Carlo Masters, he'll still face tough competition, including top players Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, Jack Draper, and Alex de Minaur, who are all participating in the tournament.
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