DOHA: German legend Boris Becker said on Friday he has not ruled out a return to coaching.
The six-times Grand Slam champion, who previously worked with reigning world number one Novak Djokovic, spoke to Eurosport Germany’s Vocal Athletes podcast.
“I wouldn’t rule out the possibility of becoming a coach again,” said the 52-year-old. “In the current situation, it’s not possible because I’m responsible for the men’s Team Germany.
“But nothing is eternal. If there are players who interest me, who allow me to coach so and want to be open with me, then that’s something I could definitely consider.”
The former world number one said he had an honest conversation with Djokovic before taking up the coaching role between the end of 2013 and 2016.
The discussion took place just after Djokovic had lost the world number one ranking to Andy Murray.
“My promise to him was that I had to tell him open and honestly the truth,” said Becker.
“The problem is that it is very time-consuming. As a coach of Novak Djokovic, I spent 25 to 30 weeks with him. I have a family and I have other professional projects that I need to manage. But I don’t want to rule it out completely.”
