With the Paris Olympics knocking at the door, athletes are ready to go into second gear. Novak Djokovic is no exception to that. Earning his first Olympic medal as a debutante in 2008, Djokovic is hungry for more and aims for a redemption arc in Paris. A recent glimpse of his hard work excited his followers including his former coach Boris Becker. 

Djokovic is gearing up for the upcoming Paris Olympics. After losing the 2024 Wimbledon final to Carlos Alcaraz, the former number is working hard to see Serbia’s flag rise at the event. He recently shared a video giving fans a sneak peek at his preparations for the Games. In the video, the Serb carried out drills to acclimate to clay once again. He was engaged in sprinting drills with his eyes only looking at the shiny gold at the Paris Olympics. He also uploaded a picture from the gym. Sharing the video, Djokovic wrote, “Getting ready for @olympics. Who’s with me? 💪🇷🇸🎾.” 

Djokovic’s Instagram post was stormed with millions showering their best wishes for the Serb. Among many followers, people spotted veteran tennis player and coach Boris Becker’s adorable wish for Nole. “Always with you Schatzi 🙌,” commented Becker showing his support for the Serbian tennis legend.

Djokovic has been looking forward to the Olympics since the beginning of the season. In April, he expressed how much the event means to him. “The Paris Olympics are very important. The Olympics have always been a priority for me,” he said. With the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics to take place on July 26th, participants are flying to Paris to attend the event with Djokovic excited.

Along with snippets of his hard work, Djokovic shared a photo of him sitting on a bench with a wet towel on his head. These pictures and the clip showcase his dedication to winning a medal in Paris.

Becker’s support for Djokovic is not alien to the tennis fraternity. Becker coached Djokovic from 2014 to 2016 and helped him earn six of his 24 Grand Slams. When Becker faced one of his life’s most vulnerable situations, the Serb came forward in his support presenting an amazing teacher-pupil bond among the people. The time they have spent together gives Becker the confidence that Djokovic is the GOAT.

Boris Becker thinks Novak Djokovic is “probably the greatest player of all time”

Last year in Berlin, Boris Becker revealed how Djokovic supported him and his family when the veteran coach was in jail. During the promotion of a documentary based on his on-court achievements and life, Becker said, “Novak Djokovic became a family member. You know we had a professional relationship for many years and we parted ways in 2016, But we always stayed close and especially my time inside (prison) — he supported me, he supported my family.” 

Becker also complimented the Serb and said, “I’m very proud that probably the greatest player of all time is part of a story of Boris Becker.” Becker’s comment reflected on the bond he shared with Djokovic.

Despite ending their professional collaboration, Djokovic always respected his former coach. Now during his time for the Olympics, Becker is wholeheartedly rooting for the Serb showing how tennis brings people closer and creates a lasting bond.