Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic’s team, coach Goran Ivanišević on the right Source: SITA/AP/Frank Franklin II
NEW YORK – Novak Djokovic’s coach said after winning the final at the US Open and winning his 24th Grand Slam title that he considers his triumph to be the greatest success in sports history.
Goran Ivanišević, himself a former great tennis player, is not surprised that even at 36, Djokovic still has the hunger and desire to keep pushing tennis records. In an interview with journalists, he also paid tribute to his long-time rivals.
“He is a winner. And a person who constantly motivates himself,” said 51-year-old Croatian Ivanišević, who has been coaching Djokovic for the fifth year. “When you tell him he can’t do something, it’s even worse. He proves to you that it can be done. No excuses. He always tries to find a way to win. He fights, he doesn’t give up, even if he’s not feeling well or injured, for example.” described.
On Sunday evening, New York time, after a three-set victory over Daniil Medvedev from Russia, Djokovic equaled the absolute record of Australian Margaret Court with her 24th Grand Slam title. Today, he also returned to the top of the world rankings and starts the 390th week in it.
“He was lucky to have opponents like Roger Federer or Rafa Nadal during his career. They kept pushing each other and pushing each other further and further,” said Ivanisevic. This trio has dominated men’s tennis for the past two decades and together they have won 66 Grand Slams. Nadal has won 22 of them, but he wants to end his career next year, Federer is no longer playing and stopped at twenty trophies.
Djokovic’s desire to improve history is not abating. “He enjoys it. He loves challenges. If he wins the 25th (grand slam), he says, why not the 26th? There’s always another one.” he declared.
“He takes care of his body. He takes care of everything, every detail. He has to be perfect, ready. And he is never satisfied on the court. I don’t know if this is good or bad. It is not good for us.” added with a laugh the coach of the old champion, not only the US Open.
Author: © List VIDEO: YouTube/US Open Tennis Championships Source: CTK
2023-09-11 11:02:32
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