Novak Djokovic receives financial proposal from Daniil Medvedev as offer leaked

Daniil Medvedev says he will pay to become his coach after the Serbian retires from tennis. , who is set to play in the round of 16 at the on Tuesday, knows all too well about Djokovic's incredible prowess and knowledge.

The 29-year-old could have had more Grand Slam titles if not for the veteran, who at 37 years of age is still going strong. Djokovic boasts a 10-5 record over the Russian, who has now had enough of competing against the 24-time Grand Slam winner and wants to join forces. Medvedev recently said in an interview via Serbian outlet : "I would pay for Novak to be my coach." But he admitted that is unlikely, adding: "I don't believe that Novak will be a coach right away, it is more realistic that he will give advice and share his experience with his friends who are closest to him on the Tour.

"Therefore, if there is such a possibility, I would also be happy to be in such a situation. Of course, that won't happen while Djokovic is playing, because that would put him in the wrong position. It would be embarrassing for him, but he certainly wouldn't share his secrets. That's why it will happen when he ends his career."

Medvedev was then asked when Djokovic's retirement can be expected, to which he replied with a smile: "In five years." And he went on to drop a huge bombshell, claiming that Djokovic has already agreed to coach another rival on tour in Alexander Zverev.

The Russian said: "I heard in Australia that Sasha Zverev said that Novak promised him that he would work with him for a year when he finished his career."

After Medvedev's comments were put to him during the Madrid Open, Djokovic admitted he would like to collaborate with the Russian in the future, saying there is currently "no price" that would get him to do it. The Serb began by saying: "It's very flattering that he thinks I can help him and be useful to his career. I really like Medvedev a lot, we always had a great relationship off the court.

"I am sure that because of my relationship with Daniil, I would always like to work with him if I could. As an advisor or mentor. One day I would consider becoming a member of their team."

He continued: "First, I have to end my career in order to think about that offer, and I don't know when that will happen yet. I said before, as long as I'm playing it's early for that. That's why there is no price."