He really gave up. Novak Djokovic Miami will not play, after the early elimination of Indian Wells by Luca Nardi. The decision, somewhat announced in recent days, still leaves us speechless. The Serbian, world number one, went to the United States specifically to play the Sunshine Double which for him turned into a Sunset Double. Florida’s forfeit certifies that Djokovic considers the level low for him to compete.
Djokovic, what’s wrong with you? From the defeats with Sinner to the knockout with Nardi, the descending parable of the number one
by Paolo Rossi
No points lost
There is no harm for Djokovic, because he does not lose points in the rankings, having not played last year (he had none to climb). However, another meaning remains to reflect on: for the Serbian, it is no longer a question of wondering whether he played badly or was having a bad day. Here we are faced with a more structural problem, a much nastier question: is Djokovic’s game outdated?
The question
This is the real question that the world racket leader is asking himself: is he faced with young people in full competitive exhilaration that he is unable to cope with? Does something have to change about your tennis? And, therefore: at almost 37 years old (in May) can he be able to improve, as he has managed to do in the past? Posterity will judge.
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– 2024-03-14 23:57:54
