Novak Djokovic’s coach explains fans’ relationship with Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal (Provided by Tennis World UK)
Coach Goran Ivanisevic believes that Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, who entered the tennis scene earlier, are the reason why the fans ‘identify’ more with the Swiss and the Spaniard.
In his first few games at Wimbledon this year, Djokovic was booed and berated by the crowd. Although Djokovic is a seven-time Wimbledon champion, his relationship with crowds at the Championships has never been ideal.
On the other hand, Federer is probably the most popular player in Wimbledon history and Nadal has always received huge support as well.
Ivanisevic on whether he thinks Djokovic gets enough respect:
“Sometimes yes sometimes no.
I guess people feel more connected to Rafa and Roger because they came first [ins Tennis]. But he has great support. He’s one of the best athletes and I’m not just talking about tennis, I’m talking about the best athletes in the world in general.
He’s still playing and what he’s done for tennis and the sport is amazing. I think people appreciate that, but I think they’ll appreciate it more when he stops playing tennis.
For me, Novak is the greatest in everything, judging by the results. Roger may have played the most attractive tennis. But they all helped each other become better players. First Roger came, then Rafa and Novak, the rivalry between these three guys was amazing.
They made tennis a better sport and they all love tennis. But you have to choose someone, some prefer Roger or Nadal… for me it’s Novak” said Ivanisevic Express-Sport. After being booed in a second-round match against Jordan Thompson, Djokovic told Serbian reporters that those boos only motivated him to play better and ultimately win.Djokovic, who is 36, has adapted well to hearing boos, but that hasn’t stopped him from dominating the tennis world for so long and now being the all-time record holder in Grand Slam titles.
2023-07-09 21:59:38
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