As Novak Djokovic’s career winds down, Roger Federer has offered his theory on why the “misunderstood” Serbian became such a polarising figure.
July 14, 2019, will forever be etched as a decisive date in the legacies of Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer.
Djokovic could only chip back a forehand return. Federer went back to that side as he approached the net, only for the Serbian superstar to rip a cross-court pass winner that helped change the course of history.
“I think also Novak was triggered by the relationship with the fans ... that deep focus maybe scared some people away.”Federer and Djokovic met 50 times ; Federer and Nadal faced off on 40 occasions ; and Nadal and Djokovic have played 59 matches so far . This one represented something bigger for the tennis world at large, given the significance of a young star taking Djokovic’s scalp on a titanic stage.
Djokovic turned the tables when they met again in the title match at the ATP Finals, but there was suddenly a vulnerability about “Nole” that has only increased since.Djokovic, now 37 – just like Federer was in that classic Wimbledon match – has not reached a single final in 2024, let alone won a title. He dropped to No.3 in the rankings after Alcaraz’s Roland-Garros victory.
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