Invited to the Eurosport Germany set in anticipation of the Australian Open which begins on Monday, Boris Becker was notably questioned about the Novak Djokovic affair. Serbian coach between 2013 and 2016, the German was uncompromising against the native of Belgrade.
« Djoko must be vaccinated, explained BB. He also needs to stop being stubborn and doing his own thing. He must accept to make compromises, because it is his only chance to break even more records, to go after his ambitions and therefore to be considered one day as the greatest player in history. In any case, in my eyes, his obstinacy in refusing to be vaccinated is a big mistake. »
Beyond the final decision on whether the world number one will finally be able to participate in the first Grand Slam of the year, Becker says he is convinced that Djokovic’s attitude will play tricks on him on the circuit and that he will have a negative impact on the rest of the season.
“He has to make changes and make concessions, otherwise he risks a sad end to his career full of regrets. »
« His behavior will have negative repercussions on the rest of his career. He complicates the task himself. Roland-Garros and Wimbledon officials are watching carefully what is happening these days around “Djoko” and they are not going to give him a gift when deciding whether he can participate in their tournament without being vaccinated. He must make changes and make concessions, otherwise he risks a sad end to his career full of regrets. »
In recent weeks, Becker has had no contact with his former player. ” If I had just one piece of advice to give him, it would be to get vaccinated as soon as possible and to accept the rules. But I’m not sure he listens to me. »
About the fight between Djokovic and the Australian government, the three-time Wimbledon winner (1985,1986, 1989) is not surprised that local politicians do not drop the case. ” Any government in the world is stronger than any individuality, even Novak Djokovic has to learn it the hard way “, he added.
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