Shanghai — Top-ranked Novak Djokovic dropped a hint that he may split with coach Boris Becker on Thursday, as Nick Kyrgios was hit with a big fine for his Shanghai Masters meltdown. Djokovic, who says he is taking a fresh mental approach after struggling in recent months, revealed that he had made no plans about retaining Becker on his team for 2017. "We are still working [together], yeah.... For now, the plan is the rest of the season, what’s left, indoor tournaments," said Djokovic, after reaching the Shanghai quarterfinals. Asked what would happen in 2017, the defending champion said: "We still haven’t talked about it." Becker joined Djokovic’s coaching team at the start of 2014, helping him win six of his 12 Grand Slam titles and put together one of the all-time great seasons in 2015. Speculation about their partnership has grown since the Serb suffered a crisis of motivation and a series of injuries since completing a career Grand Slam at the French Open. Djokovic lost in Wimbl...
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