Over a month away from tennis, world No. 1 Novak Djokovic is back on tour this week in Paris Masters, the final regular tournament of the season.

The Serb is now coached by Goran Ivanisevic but once was coached by Boris Becker. Just recently, Becker joined the struggling Holger Rune, and helped the Dane to the semifinals this week in Basel.

Djokovic, who , applauded the move.

“I think it’s a very good decision from Holger to invite Boris to join his team,” Djokovic said Saturday in Paris. “Boris is legend of our sport, someone that, you know, understands the game so well from a player’s perspective, coaching perspective.

“He’s been around the game for so many years. He’s seen and played against different players in different generations.

“Incredibly intelligent, smart man, very confident, obviously composed. You know, he was famous for his mental strength and ability to come up with his best game when he was facing the biggest pressure.”

“I saw they are playing chess. That was the first thing that Boris introduced to our team, as well, playing chess. I think it’s great, you know, for focus and I think just mental clarity and strategy. Boris is a dear friend, someone who has been through a lot in the last several years of his life. I’m really glad to see him back on the tour as a coach.”

Djokovic of course last year was stunned by Rune in the Paris finals.