Goran Ivanisevic, a former Wimbledon champion and current coach of world number one Novak Djokovic, is set to coach the SRK Rajasthan Tigers in the Tennis Premier League (TPL) in Mumbai.
The 50-year-old Croatian is the only wildcard to win the Wimbledon singles title. He won the competition in 2001 after finishing second in 1992, 1994, and 1998. Last year, Ivanisevic was named to the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
“It’s a privilege that Goran is coming all the way to support tennis and guide the players of my team. It will be a great boost for all the players of my team and the league,” said Siyonaa Jhanwar, the owner of SRK Rajasthan Tigers.
SRK Rajasthan Tigers is home to India's top-ranked singles player, Prajnesh Gunneswaran.
“Tennis Premier League is a great platform which is giving the youngsters an opportunity to rub shoulders with the top Indian and international players. With Goran coming in, we are happy and proud that such a world-acclaimed, prolific player will grace our courts,” said Kunal Thakkur, the co-founder of TPL.
Under the supervision of AITA and MSLTA, the third season of the TPL will begin on December 13 at the Celebration Sports Club in Mumbai.