During his coaching years, Riccardo Piatti had the opportunity to work with some of the best tennis players on the ATP Tour. And young Novak Djokovic was one of them.
“When we worked together, I always knew that he would become world number one and that he would come to be like Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
"He had this determination and desire to become the best. And he worked very hard,” Piatti said.
The World No. 1 was coached by Piatti in 2004 and the latter has recently revealed he doesn't regret letting go of the opportunity to coach Novak Djokovic full-time.
"Absolutely not (when asked if he regrets giving up coaching Djokovic)," Piatti said.
"His father demanded of me absolute dedication.
"But I'm loyal to my kids. And I couldn't split myself."
Riccardo Piatti was also asked for his two cents on the GOAT debate and what he thinks could happen to tennis once Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic reitre.
“There will be other champions," Piatti said.
"It is enough to safeguard the spirit of the game, without absurd changes of rules. We've had moments like these before, when McEnroe and Borg ended, when Sampras ended.
"Let's not wrap our heads. Tennis is stronger than any single player."
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tennisworldusa
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