2023-12-10 15:27:14
The Serbian Novak Djokovic, number one in world tennis, opened up in an interview for the American network CBS. He spoke on various topics and highlighted the relationship that he maintains with Spanish Rafael Nadal and the swiss Roger Federer.
‘Nole’, Rafa and ‘His Majesty’, members of the legendary ‘Big Three’they starred in one of the biggest rivalries in the history of tennis, with memorable matches and breaking records after records.
“I have enormous respect for them, is what I can say. Obviously we haven’t gotten along very well during our off-track races. We are not friends because we are rivals and it is difficult to be close as competitors,” said the one from Belgrade.
“Certain things that are shared about your life or how you feel can be used against you. But we have shared the stage for many years and I think the maximum respect is always there, at least on my part towards them. Hopefully one day we will be closer, being able to sit, talk and reflect, it would be amazing,” she added.
Furthermore, the tennis player with the most Grand Slams (24), the most Masters 1000s and the most ATP Finals did not hide his desire to always win.
“I love winning. There is no doubt about it. Records inspire and motivate me. For me it is completely normal. Be honest, be authentic and express what you feel. I just try to be honest with myself and with others and say what my goals and objectives are, it’s that simple,” he noted.
The latter could be understood as a dart towards Nadal, who in September declared in an interview with Movistar+ that “I don’t feel anything when I see Djokovic win. Yes, I would have liked to be the tennis player with the most Grand Slams in history, this is what sport is about. But it’s not an obsession. I’m not frustrated for one simple reason. “That I believe, that within my possibilities, I have done everything possible to make things go as well as possible for me.”
Finally, Djokovic faced on negative to get vaccinated against the coronavirus. “People tried to brand me as anti-vaccine when I’m not. I am in favor of vaccines in the same way that I am in favor of the freedom to decide“, he stated.
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