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By overcoming 36-year-old tennis superstar Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz cemented his place in tennis history. But as he established himself among the elite group of tennis players, the Spaniard’s triumph over the 23-time Grand Slam champion has raised the intriguing issue of whether this will be the beginning of a new era for Alcaraz or just a bad day for the Serbian tennis legend.

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Recently, the Serb’s ex-coach, Nikola Pilic, discussed the odd argument that has been circulating since his Wimbledon loss. But along with that, provided a compelling case for the position, standing by Djokovic over his Wimbledon defeat. Let’s see what he has to say about the issue.

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Novak Djokovic’s ex-coach stands by the Wimbledon loss?

Just a few days ago, the 20-year-old Spaniard won his first Wimbledon title by defeating the 2nde seeded tennis star, shocking the whole tennis world with his victory. But now, after the victory, many theories are going around regarding the Wimbledon last clash.

Recently, the former Croatian tennis player, in an interview with Meridian Sport, emphasized that there are some things that can never be changed. In addition, he made his point clear regarding the Serb?s Wimbledon loss. But along with that, he also focused on the fact that neither Djokovic nor his achievements can be sidelined with something new coming up.

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Nikola Pilic said, “What will happen in 10 years? Are you going to tell me that Carlos will win 14 Roland Garros titles? Or are you going to tell me that he will be number one for 400 weeks? Those are two records for all time.”?

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In addition, the 83-year-old tennis coach, who has trained the Serbian tennis player at his Academy in Munich, also shared his take on what he believes is the actual reason behind the defeat.

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Djokovic’s loss analyzed by Nikola Pili??

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In the same interview, he also discussed how the Wimbledon loss was something that nobody expected. Pilic stated that the Tennis player who lost Wimbledon was not the real Novak Djokovic. Additionally, he reinforced his assertion that the 36-year-old tennis player was having a bad day by taking the appropriate stance.

Nevertheless, he has also been quite open about how winning against the Serbinator is not easy. In addition, he detailed how the world’s second-ranked tennis player could have won the second set. But he didn’t make two backhands in the tiebreaker. And his opponent took the correct advantage of the moment and defeated Djokovic.

What are your thoughts on the saga? Do you believe it was simply a bad day for Djokovic, or do you believe Alcaraz has ushered in a new era of tennis? Post your comments below.

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Pratishtha Prakash, senior tennis writer and resident analyst at EssentiallySports isn't just a sports journalist; she's a storyteller who found her true calling in tennis content. It is something she seamlessly integrates into both her professional and personal realms. At ES, she has curated more than 2400 articles, and each write-up reflects that fans are here to stay! Having professional certifications in content and digital marketing, Pratishtha has made it a habit to hone her skills as a quality journalist. Her sweet spot lies in articles exploring fan reactions and off-court tales. As an analyst, she elevates her storytelling with technical finesse. Beyond the pixels, Pratishtha trades her keyboard for the dance floor and loves to explore new places during her time off from work.

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