[스포츠 브리핑] Djokovic appoints his rival Murry during his active career as a coach

Djokovic appoints head of rivals during active duty as coach

Novak Djokovic (37, Serbia, photo) appointed Andy Murray (Great Britain), with whom he formed a rivalry during his playing days, as his new coach. Djokovic announced on the 24th through social networking service (SNS), “I am now on one side of the net with Murray, who was one of the most difficult opponents for me.” Djokovic first decided to accompany Murray until the Australian Open. The Australian Open will open in Melbourne, Australia on January 12 next year. Djokovic has shown a particularly strong performance at the Australian Open, standing at the top 10 times. Djokovic and Murray were called the four kings of tennis, along with Roger Federer (Switzerland) and Rafael Nadal (Spain).

Kim Tae-sul as Sono’s new coach… Youngest in KBL

Professional basketball team Goyang Sono entrusted the baton to commentator Kim Tae-sul (40, photo), the ‘Magic Kid’. Sono announced on the 24th that it had agreed to a four-year contract with new coach Kim Tae-sul, replacing former coach Kim Seung-gi, who resigned. Coach Kim, born in 1984, became the youngest head coach in the league. Coach Kim Tae-sul said, “I feel heavy on my shoulders as I have to take on such an important role during such a difficult time,” and added, “I will try to turn the atmosphere around by communicating with the players.” Coach Kim will join the team on the 25th. The debut match will be an away game against Wonju DB on the 28th. Park Chan-hee, who worked with him at Anyang KGC Ginseng Corporation (currently CheongKwanJang), will serve as coach.

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