Former ATP Player Applauds Novak Djokovic for ‘Helping Other Players and Taking Care of Running the Academy’

Published 10/11/2021, 11:00 AM EDT

Younes El Aynaoui is a professional tennis player from Morocco who is presently working as a coach at Novak Djokovic’s academy in Belgrade, Serbia. The five-time ATP champion absolutely relishes at the Serb’s academy. He has now built a great sense of understanding with Novak Djokovic.

In a recent interview, the former World No.14 lauded the passion Djokovic possesses for his academy. He said the 20-time Grand Slam champion is hard working and always checks up on his academy.

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Former ATP player admires Novak Djokovic

Younes El Aynaoui discussed the Big Three in a recent interview. He started by saying, “Great. Novak is amazing. He decides every little thing for the academy. He plays a Grand Slam tournament, is number one in the world, helps other players, and also takes care of running the academy. I couldn’t have done that. Even shortly before a match, he checks whether everything is going well at the academy.”

El Aynaoui appreciated the time Djokovic spares for his own academy. According to him, playing tennis at such a high level hasn’t changed him at all. Younes El Aynaoui has established some great understanding with the Serb since he started working as a coach at the Novak Djokovic Academy.

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El Aynaoui considers Big Three as the Best

Although Younes El Aynaoui praised Novak Djokovic, he still believes that Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Djoko are the best tennis players of all time. The coach has competed with Federer and Nadal but not with Djokovic.

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The coach quoted, “I played against Federer and Nadal when they were both relatively young on the tour. I won against both of them once. I see all three of them as the best, even if I never played against Novak. It’s a pleasure to have the top three players in history in one era.”

The Moroccan applauded Nadal’s self-control as well as Federer’s elegant form. According to him, it’s a delight to witness three of the best tennis players of all time in one era.

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Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic have all withdrawn from the 0ngoing BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. While Federer and Nadal are rehabilitating from their injury, Djokovic has decided to take some time off the tennis.

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Atri Bhatt is a tennis author at EssentiallySports. He is pursuing his Master's degree in Sports Management from Deakin University, Australia. In addition to critically analysing the game, he also plays tennis professionally.

Former ATP Player Applauds Novak Djokovic for ‘Helping Other Players and Taking Care of Running the Academy’

Former ATP player admires Novak Djokovic

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El Aynaoui considers Big Three as the Best