Djokovic convinced "second mother" is with him


  • Tennis
  • Tuesday, 04 Jun 2013

Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts during his men's singles match against Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris June 3, 2013. REUTERS/Vincent Kessler

PARIS (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic will never hear Jelena Gencic's advice again, yet the world number one believes his second mother's spirit will always be with him on court.

Following his French Open third-round match on Saturday, the Serbian broke down to news that his first coach had died aged 76. He recovered on Monday to down German Philipp Kohlschreiber in four sets and reach the quarter-finals.

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