New book closely examines Djokovic's 2016 Roland Garros

What was it like for Novak Djokovic and his coaching team after the Serb finally achieved his great desire to win the French Open in 2016? His ups and downs since that monumental triumph in holding the Grand Slam of tennis have been mostly outside perspectives with here and there a quote from the team.

Tennis journalist Carole Bouchard recognized that Djokovic’s historic achievement was far more complex than winning tennis matches. Her newly released bookThe Quest examines Djokovic’s rise, success and aftermath of winning the French Open. She spent time conversing with the champion and gathering thoughts from his team to tell his story.

“I don't regret anything, because I really believe everything happens for a reason,” Djokovic said in an excerpt from the book. “But you know it would have probably been better if I had taken some time off, maybe even skipping Wimbledon because it just required more time for me to recharge my batteries, and I didn't.”

It’s clear that Djokovic wanted to enjoy his French Open triumph without having to fend off the best players in the world within weeks. Had his ultimate triumph come after the US or Australian Opens, perhaps he would have been able to decompress, rebuild and settle on new reasons to conquer the ATP.

Former longtime coach Marian Vajda had shared his superstar’s road to the top for a decade, complete with epic triumphs and painful anguish.

"After that win I went to the sea for holiday with my family," Vajda told Bouchard. "I was just lying there, and they were saying 'Come on, move!' but I stayed like that basically for one week. Completely out."

Coach Boris Becker recognized that everything would be different because Djokovic’s biggest obstacle had been conquered. “‘How can I motivate him or myself?' Sure we got to Wimbledon, but it had this different vibe so I also felt that this is the end of the road.

“...You, as a coach, you have to improve as well, because whatever I said two years ago doesn't work now. So it really keeps you on your toes."

Becker would part ways with Djokovic in December, and the rest of the team, including Vajda, moved on a few weeks ago. They had accomplished everything they could under the old paradigm, but everyone felt it would require a new foundation and a fresh approach in the ultra-competitive ATP.

Last week, Djokovic announced he would be working with new coach and eight-time major winner Andre Agassi through the French Open. The biggest question is if Djokovic is emotionally ready and physically primed to climb back up the French Open mountain.

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