Novak Djokovic plans to become a tennis coach once he calls time on his playing career as he has no intention of taking his knowledge “to the grave”, the world No.1 told Serbian media after clinching the Paris Masters on Sunday

Djokovic secured a record-breaking 37th Masters title and his sixth in Paris with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 win over Russia’s world No.2 Daniil Medvedev, who won his maiden grand slam trophy when he beat the Serbian in the US Open final in September.

“I’d have hardly any work to do if I was to coach Medvedev. He is probably my biggest rival at the moment and he is very close to becoming the world No.1. He is the leader of a new generation and his game has no weaknesses.”

Djokovic stressed he was eager to nurture future talents when he hangs up his racket.

“I try to pass on to new generations everything that I’ve learned. Knowledge can be a curse if you don’t use it.

“What am I supposed to do when I retire – take it to my grave so that those who come after me are unable to benefit from my philosophy, work methods and approach?

“For me, it’s only logical that the next step should be to pass my knowledge on to others. I see myself in various roles in the future and I am glad that I can also develop as a coach.”