Joker Djokovic keeps press sweet

Written By Unknown on Minggu, 12 Januari 2014 | 23.01

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NOVAK Djokovic was in a giving mood.

"Relax, enjoy, come on - it's free," he coaxed as he walked among a throng of journalists offering round a box of chocolates yesterday.

"You're all asking such serious questions," he added, explaining that he was making it a tradition to treat the media to a "sweet delight" in his first and last official press conferences each year.

He won't be as generous when he begins his Australian Open campaign at Rod Laver Arena tonight against Lukas Lacko, despite them being long-time friends.

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There is more at stake than photos and a headline.

Djokovic is seeking to extend his Open-era record to a fourth consecutive Australian crown, his fifth title in Melbourne overall.

He has won 21 straight matches at Melbourne Park and is unlikely to trip up against a player ranked 96th in the world.

Both 26, Djokovic and Lacko will face each other on the court for the first time as professionals, having played together as juniors.

Lacko successfully negotiated qualifying at the Auckland lead-up tournament before losing in the second round to eventual champion John Isner.

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The 26-year-old from Slovakia reached the Australian Open second round last year, where he was defeated by Janko Tipsarevic, and the third round in 2012, losing to Rafael Nadal.

How Djokovic approaches their match is important and, if yesterday was any indication, the Serbian world No.2 is relaxed.

But the addition of six-time major winner Boris Becker to his coaching team should ensure Djokovic is not too relaxed.

"I guess that's where the biggest help would come from, the mental aspect, and obviously working with some elements in the game," Djokovic said.

"We look forward to working with each other. It's just the beginning.

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"I still haven't played with him. I really look forward to practising with him. He has problems with his ankles a little bit. He had surgery recently."

And while admitting there was an element of risk changing a winning formula by bringing Becker into an already successful set-up with long-time coach Marian Vijda, Djokovic is determined to see the arrangement work.

"Whenever you make a change in life, it's a potential risk, right? How is it going to affect you? But I don't want to think from that perspective," Djokovic said.

"I'm excited about this partnership that I have with Boris that also has been approved and supported by Marian, who is still in the team ... they have a great communication.

"All I see is positive results, and hope for that obviously. I cannot predict or promise anything now."


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