Tennis: Federer, Nadal… Djokovic receives the support of a legend
Published on June 26, 2024 at 2:35 p.m.
Holder of a Master’s degree in sports journalism, I fell in love with tennis since childhood and have always loved reading the great stories of this sport. Today, I want to tell them about them, take full advantage of my passion and be as close as possible to the aces of the circuit.
Still at the top at 37, Novak Djokovic is now the greatest player of all time and will remain so for the moment. The Serbian, however, never really managed to make himself appreciated by everyone despite his efforts. Overshadowed by his rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, he may have arrived too late. However, given his tennis qualities, he should be unanimous. Before the Wimbledon tournament, where he has yet to announce his participation, John McEnroe wanted to defend himself.
Present at Wimbledon this week, Novak Djokovic has not yet revealed whether he will play the London tournament. The Serbian recently underwent knee surgery and while waiting to find out if he will be in the game, John McEnroeformer world number 1, offered an analysis of the image he has with the public, not always kind to him compared to Roger Federer et Rafael Nadal.
“Novak receives unfair treatment”
At his time, John McEnroe could annoy more than one person because of his behavior on the court. Novak Djokovic, he wrote the most beautiful pages in the history of tennis in a more modern era, which did not really please everyone. “Rafa and Roger have legendary reputations, and they deserve it. They were incredible, they embody class. But Novak not only matched them but surpassed them, which seemed impossible. Roger and Rafa have love and respect, Novak receives unfair treatment. He’s the bad guy, the bad guy. I guess you need a villain, of some sort. It can only help the sport when you have rivalries like this. I think it’s unfair, honestly, because he’s great for tennis. On and off the court,” the American recalled for Eurosport.
Djokovic ready for Wimbledon?
Less efficient since the start of the season now that he is almost free of his two biggest rivals, Novak Djokovic will attempt a return to competition during the tournament Wimbledon next week. As a reminder, the Serbian has still not managed to win any tournament in 2024. The draw for the third Grand Chelem will take place Friday morning, so the answer should arrive fairly quickly.
2024-06-26 12:35:00
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