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Tennis – French Open – Roland Garros, Paris, France – June 1, 2022 Serbia’s Novak Djokovic reacts during his quarter final match against Spain’s Rafael Nadal REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

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Tennis – French Open – Roland Garros, Paris, France – June 1, 2022 Serbia’s Novak Djokovic reacts during his quarter final match against Spain’s Rafael Nadal REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
Novak Djokovic recently played one of the most exhausting matches in the ongoing Nitto ATP Finals. The Serbian tennis player won his last round-robin match against Daniil Medvedev in a nail-biting clash. Djokovic fans are excited as the tennis star isjust one step away from making it to the championship match.
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But both tennis players were worn out following the intense opening set. A video from the break between sets has gone viral on the internet, showing the Serbian tennis player shivering, leaving tennis fans confused and alarmed.
Fans react to Novak Djokovic trembling between sets
During the break between sets in his match against the Russian player, Novak Djokovic could be seen shivering and trembling. The Serbian tennis player’s right hand, which he was using to briefly cool down his body, was trembling as he wiped his face. Although it could’ve been an effect of the intensity with which he played the first set, fans had their own theory about the same.
Novak visibly *shaking* between the sets. Wonder what’s going on. Just tiredness? pic.twitter.com/M5jVhNvxK8
— Olly 🎾🇬🇧 (@Olly_Tennis_) November 18, 2022
After a video of the same incident went viral, Twitteratis wasted no time in making fun of Djokovic‘s shaking. Here are some of their comments.
A fan questioned the shivering and wrote, “this is what happens when u sniff a line of heroine before a match. trust me, ive seen it so many times. blatant doping.”
this is what happens when u sniff a line of heroine before a match. trust me, ive seen it so many times. blatant doping
— marxist-keninist (@tennisywilliams) November 18, 2022
Fakerovic
— Stephan (@Stephanos_94) November 18, 2022
While some pulled the 21-time Grand Slam champions’ leg using a comment that he made during Wimbledon when he was asked about his mid-match supplements. A fan wrote, “Missing his ‘magic’ potion- classic withdrawal symptoms.” On the other hand, a fan mocked and wrote, “And the Oscar goes to ….”
Missing his ‘magic’ potion- classic withdrawal symptoms
— sunshine smile☀️🇬🇧🇵🇱🇯🇲 🌻 (@skrebnits) November 18, 2022
And the Oscar goes to …. 🤣
— Javidan Karkaria (@javidank) November 18, 2022
Another fan of the Serb dragged Nadal into the conversation, and this brought some sharp criticism.
Why would I be crying? Such a stupid post, surely as his fan (cult member ) you’d be the one crying! I only cry over Rafa , not that creature 🤢
— sunshine smile☀️🇬🇧🇵🇱🇯🇲 🌻 (@skrebnits) November 18, 2022
Do you really believe it ???? I will never believe whatever he does on court !!!!
— Deepak Kalyanaraman (@GOAT_Nadal) November 18, 2022
some of yall have never worked out a day in your lives https://t.co/xeoQQ2JWRT
— ♡ (@tanyadiors) November 18, 2022
did the guy who mixes his secret drink in the stands not show up today?
— Betty Scott 𓃵 (@Betty_A_Scott) November 18, 2022
Doping for sure! https://t.co/0FfIEgDbIj
— Ru 🫂 (@RuTheRealest) November 18, 2022
They might have added some gluten in his drinks
— Zain Mustafa 🇵🇰 (@ItzzZain10) November 18, 2022
Not only that, some fans always displayed their concern for the tennis player.
A fan replied, “Low blood sugar maybe.”
Low blood sugar maybe
— TomTom (@TomToTheTom) November 18, 2022
OMG 😲 😱 whaaaaat?
— FEDAL 💘💘💘 (@SwartyM) November 18, 2022
The former world number one’s unbeaten record remains unblemished in the ongoing ATP Finals. He will compete against the 25-year-old Taylor Fritz in the semifinals to get a chance to secure his sixth ATP Finals title.
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Djokovic vs Nadal; a modern era rivalry
The two titans of the sport have continued their intense rivalry this year, with Nadal winning two Grand Slam titles to the Serbian tennis legend’s one. However, in the ATP Finals, the Spaniard had an underwhelming outing; losing his first two matches and exiting the tournament with a victory over Casper Ruud.
WATCH THIS STORY – Novak Djokovic Turns Into Spiderman as He Hits the Shot Of the Tournament During His Victory Over Jannik Sinner In 5 Sets at Wimbledon Championships 2022
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The Spaniard and his longtime rival have faced off 59 times, which is said to be the most matches in ATP’s long history. Their face-off record favors the Serb, who has one victory more than the current world number two.
Who do you think will end up with a better head-to-head record at the end of their careers? Let us know in the comments.
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