Despite the excellent results on the pitch, Novak Djokovics 2020 was one of the most difficult and tense years of his career. The controversy surrounding the Serbian champion began during the Adriatic Tour. Djokovic organized a number of exhibition tournaments to kick off the restart of tennis, but the images of crowded stadiums and crowded people caused quite a stir.
Then when a mini outbreak broke out among the players attending the event, including Djokovic himself, everything was condemned by the media and professionals. After the failure of the Adriatic Tour, the main tour was resumed and Djokovic returned to dominance by winning the Masters 1000 in Cincinnati.
However, other events have put the Belgrade-born man in the eye of the storm.
Henman expresses himself about the primacy of the Grand Slam
Together with Vasek Pospisil, Djokovic announced the creation of the PTPA, a new independent association of professional tennis players established to ensure the recognition of the rights of less fortunate players, especially financially.
The ATP has spoken out against this initiative from the start and some teammates have turned their backs on the 17-time Grand Slam winner. The tension and the not-so-happy moment for Djokovic finally exploded during the US Open.
Djokovic was bitter that he had lost a crucial match in the first set against Carreno Busta in the round of 16. He threw a ball on the canvas and the ball involuntarily hit the linesman in the throat.
No doubt for the chairman and his staff: the gesture cost Djokovic a sensational disqualification. World number one as a mature person apologizes and acknowledges his mistake even if it was an unfortunate accident.
In short, he ended the year on a positive note with the victory of the Internazionali d’Italia, the Roland Garros final and the semifinals of the ATP final. A tough season that Djokovic will always remember to grow and keep improving.
The Serb is in full battle with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to become the most slam player in his career and the longest-lived number one player in history. This latest milestone is imminent and could become a reality next March.
Tim Henman spoke about the fight for the primacy of the slam and compared Djokovic to Margaret Smith Court, the tennis player who holds the record for victories at Grand Slam events on the WTA Tour. “It’s difficult, but it’s a possibility that can’t be ruled out,” the Briton told Tennis Head.
“Novak is 33 years old and should win at least two Grand Slams a year. He’s going to take an immense effort, he should do it four years in a row. It’s complicated, but I think Djokovic can win 21 or 22 majors.”
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