Tennis: Djokovic adds a layer on Federer and Nadal
Published on December 31, 2023 at 4:35 a.m.
Novak Djokovic is not known for having his tongue in his pocket. Throughout his career, the Serb has often been talked about. This is the case again, when he talks about his rivalry with Roger Federer, now retired, and Rafael Nadal, winner of 22 Grand Slam tournaments who will make his comeback this month. If Djokovic admits that he is not friends with his two rivals, he would like to be able to be one day, once the careers of the three men are over.
World number 1 at the start of 2024, Novak Djokovic has once again crushed the competition in 2023. The Serbian has won three Grand Slam tournaments, bringing his victory total to 24, an absolute record. Alone Wimbledon a escaped au Djoker who, at almost 37 years old, will want to continue to stretch his record. But he will have to confront the younger generation who want to bring down the Serb. Carlos Alcaraz is one of them and Djokovic said about the Spaniard in December: “I think that at the moment, my additional motivation comes from these young people who are hungry for success and who are determined to give the best of themselves against me. In a way, they awakened a sleeping beast in me. “Carlos Alcaraz is the most complete player I have seen in a long time, my defeat against him at Wimbledon pissed me off so much that I had to win everything in America (laughs). » The Serbian also used his sharp verb to evoke Nadal et Federer.
“We are not friends”
On CBS News, Novak Djokovic participated in the show 60 Minutes. The opportunity for him to discuss his relationship with Rafael Nadal et Roger Federer, as often with frankness: “Personally, I would like to (become closer to Nadal and Federer). I mean, I know obviously (laughs) we didn’t get along very well throughout our careers, especially off the court. And we’re not friends because we’re rivals and it’s hard as competitors to be really close and give insight into your life or how you feel because it could be used against you. »
“Respect is still there”
“But we shared the stage for so many years. And I think that the greatest respect is still there, at least on my side, towards them, admits Djokovic. So yes, I hope that one day, when the curtains are closed a little more, we can sit down and think. That would be wonderful. »
2023-12-31 03:35:00
#Tennis #Djokovic #adds #layer #Federer #Nadal
