Boris Becker has said he doesnt know whether he will be Novak Djokovics coach next year, but warned that Andy Murray will have a tough time staying No. 1.Djokovic made a change to his coaching team at the back end of the 2016 season, with Spanish spiritual guru Pepe Imaz in tow for the Paris Masters and World Tour Finals in London.But Becker did not give an answer when asked if the addition of Imaz had created any tension in the camp, which also includes Slovakian?Marian Vajda.Im too much on the inside, he told The Times. I wont comment on team members.Speaking in a series of interviews with British newspapers at Londons Royal Albert Hall, where the ATP Champions Tours season finale is taking place, Becker, 49, also responded to questions about his future on Djokovics team.We are in the process, but I cant tell you anything more than that, the six-time major winner told the Daily Mail. I couldnt tell you yes and I couldnt tell you no.Djokovic has won six Grand Slams since appointing Becker in Dec. 2013, and held all four major titles at the same when he defeated Murray in the French Open final in June.I truly enjoyed the last three years; I had a blast, added Becker. I was in my element and I will continue to be in my element in the future. No regrets, it was an unbelievable ride.Becker reiterated his opinion that Djokovics motivation dipped after finally completing the career Grand Slam at Roland Garros, but also alluded to other issues behind the Serbs dip in form -- which he also refused to expand on.Look, Im on the inside, I know everything, and I cant tell you, Becker told the Daily Mail. I love my player and will protect him and will never say anything about that, so I will have to plead the fifth amendment.Djokovics form deserted him in the second half of 2016 -- he went out in the third round at Wimbledon, lost his opening match at the Olympics and was beaten in the US Open final.Murray managed to claw back a deficit of more than 8,000 points to overhaul the Serb at the top of the world rankings, ending his season with a career-best 24-match win streak and five consecutive titles.The last of those wins came against Djokovic in the World Tour final. With the year-end No. 1 ranking on the line, the Scot swept aside Djokovic in straight sets.However, Becker believes Djokovic will be refocused for the new season and will start to put pressure on Murray in the battle for No. 1 when the tour moves to the clay courts.I still think he [Murray] is going to be riding the wave coming to Australia, and in the American events in March, because that was the only time he played badly this year, said the German.I think he is going to start to feel it in May. Its one thing playing up with nothing to lose but its a whole new ballgame when youve got something to lose, the consequences of being world No. 1. There are responsibilities and expectations, so it becomes more strenuous. But I think he will be fine until the clay court swing. Trysten Hill Jersey . Tests earlier this week revealed a Grade 2 left hamstring strain for Sabathia, who was hurt in last Fridays start against San Francisco. 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He struck out seven with an overpowering fastball that at times reached 97 mph, and then used his changeup to keep the Twins off balance. But he struggled through the same command issues that often plagued him prior to his injury, and needed 93 pitches to last as long as he did. "When he got hurt, he was still learning how to harness his adrenaline," Royals manager Ned Yost said. "Once he learns how to harness his adrenaline, hes going to be a pretty nice pitcher." Once Duffy left the game, Louis Coleman (2-0) and three more Kansas City relievers managed to navigate the next 4 1-3 innings. All-Star closer Greg Holland worked around a single by pinch-hitter Joe Mauer in the ninth to wrap up his 30th save and the series win. "We feel really comfortable when we give them the lead," first baseman Eric Hosmer said, "and any time we give them insurance runs, we feel really good about them closing it out." Alex Gordon homered off Samuel Deduno (7-5) to tie the game once Duffy left. Alcides Escobar hit a go-ahead single later in the fourth, Lorenzo Cain hit an RBI single in the fifth, and Gordon drove in another run in the seventh with the 200th double of his career. Deduno, who hadnt lost in his last four starts, allowed four runs on 12 hits in 5 2-3 innings. He didnt walk a batter for the first time this season. "He was battling pretty hard and they were shooting balls the other way on him," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. "He battled through the besst he could.dddddddddddd" Minnesota made sure that Duffy would work hard in his first time on a big league mound since May 2012. Brian Dozier, whose leadoff homer set the tone in a 7-0 win Tuesday night, opened the game with a triple off the young left-hander. Brian Colabello worked a two-out walk before Ryan Doumit delivered an RBI single to give the Twins a 1-0 lead. Doumit would leave the game in the fourth inning after feeling nauseous, and the Twins said afterward that he would likely land on the seven-day concussion list. "I felt like mentally in a fog. I was nauseous. I was dizzy," the catcher said. "If you cant concentrate on the pitches you are calling, you shouldnt be back there." The Royals answered in the third when Brett Hayes, whos filling in at catcher while Salvador Perez is out with his own concussion, lined a double off the third-base bag. Deduno recovered to retire the next two Royals, but Escobar drove in Hayes with a tying single. The Twins pulled back ahead in the fourth on Doziers two-out double, but Gordon answered again in the bottom half when he snapped a 1-for-23 skid with his homer. Escobars run-scoring single later in the inning gave the Royals the lead for good. Cains RBI single and Gordons run-scoring double took some of the pressure off the Royals bullpen, which entered the game with the best ERA in the American League. Coleman retired five batters to run his streak of scoreless innings to 16 1-3, and Tim Collins struck out the only three he faced. Aaron Crow escaped a jam of his own creation in the seventh, and Kelvin Herrera left runners on second and third to end the eighth. Holland ensured there would be little drama in the ninth. "We got into the fourth inning and looking at those guys down there, I felt really good about protecting a one-run lead," Yost said. "It wasnt pretty at times but they got it done." Notes: The Royals optioned LHP Will Smith to Triple-A Omaha. ... RF David Lough (left quad tightness) was back in the KC lineup. ... Perez began light workouts and could return from the seven-day concussion DL on Sunday. ... Minnesota RHP Liam Hendricks will be recalled from Triple-A Rochester and start the second game of doubleheader Friday at the White Sox. The Twins are off Thursday. ... The Royals open a four-game set Thursday against Boston. ' ' '
