Novak Djokovic – Boris Becker warns his former protégé: French Open and Wimbledon watched

Between 2013 and 2016, the 54-year-old sat in his box as Djokovic’s trainer. Together with the Serb, he won six of his 20 Grand Slam titles. For Becker, who is still in close contact with the 34-year-old, it is important that Djokovic “broke no laws”. Nevertheless, the outcome of the almost two-week stalemate and the final expulsion from Australia was a heavy blow for the number one in the world.

“The Australian Open is his favorite tournament, he has won it nine times and now with his tenth win he wanted to break the record of 21 Grand Slam wins. That chance was taken away from him. I think he is deeply frustrated inside.”

Becker is also worried about the rest of the season: “The world is divided and Djokovic is the best-known opponent of vaccination. I’m sure that the French Open followed the saga, as did Wimbledon.”

Becker: It won’t get any easier for Djokovic

According to Becker, there will still be restrictions on participation in tennis tournaments in May and June, regardless of new virus variants. “Let’s see what Novak will do. Of course, the easiest solution for him is to be vaccinated,” said Becker.

But what happens if the Serb’s attitude towards a corona vaccination does not change? “Then he needs a special permit and special permits,” predicts Becker, pointing out the amount of paperwork that may be needed to play a tennis tournament.

“It’s hard enough to win a tennis tournament, now he’s already struggling to fill out documents to even be able to participate. The world we live in is crazy, but that’s how it is. We’ve had every two years Time to accept things. There is no other choice.”