Novak Djokovic’s “Portfolio” Earns Heartwarming Praise From Ex-Coach Boris Becker Following Shocking Monte Carlo Disappointment
Novak Djokovic’s 2025 season has had its highs and lows—but if you ask Boris Becker, the Serbian star has nothing left to prove. Despite a disappointing early exit at the Monte Carlo Masters, the six-time Grand Slam-winning coach was quick to praise Djokovic’s incredible legacy, calling it a “good portfolio.”
Djokovic, battling a recurring eye infection, nearly withdrew from the Monte Carlo tournament. With his brother Marko temporarily replacing coach Andy Murray, Djokovic pushed through but ultimately lost to Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo—his second defeat to him since Rome last year.
Critics were quick to question his form, but a fan on X shared a photo of Djokovic surrounded by his many trophies, captioned, “Djokovic has nothing to prove.” Becker replied simply: “That’s what we call…good portfolio.”
Djokovic’s Dominance
Djokovic’s career stats speak volumes:
- 1,136–227 career record
- 24 Grand Slam titles
- 6 Grand Slams under Becker’s guidance (2013–2016)
- 14 Masters 1000 titles during that same period
From winning his first ATP title in 2006 to completing the career Grand Slam in 2016, Djokovic has repeatedly silenced doubters—even when seasons started slow.
Roddick’s Take: “Paid Practice”
Andy Roddick also weighed in, suggesting Monte Carlo has never been Djokovic’s focus. “This tournament feels like paid practice,” he told Tennis Channel, noting Djokovic has only won the event twice.
Still, history shows that early exits in Monaco don’t spell doom for Djokovic’s clay season. In 2016, after an early Monte Carlo loss, he went on to win the French Open. In 2021 and 2023, similar patterns emerged, with Djokovic ultimately dominating in Paris.
“Give him three or four solid weeks of prep, and I’d still back him in a best-of-five match,” Roddick said, even referencing Djokovic’s repeated losses to Tabilo.
Eyes on Madrid
As Djokovic gears up for the Madrid Open, the big question remains: Can he bounce back once again and chase his 25th Grand Slam title? With legends like Becker and Roddick backing him, many still believe the story isn’t over—it’s just another chapter in the making.
