The incredible game of tennis has seen many players come and go. Few have made an impact, while few have created history. And then there’s Novak Djokovic, the Serbian legend. After winning 24 grand slams, he has secured his place in the history books as one of the greatest players to ever grace the game. At 36 years of age, the hunger in him is still strong as he looks to grab more grand slams to his name.

Reflecting on the same, another great of the game, Tommy Haas came ahead and talked about Djokovic. He suggested some pointers that separate him from the rest of the legends, like Pete Sampras and Boris Becker.

Haas applauds the efforts put in by Novak Djokovic even at 36

Tommy Haas, the former German tennis player, recognizes the exceptional mentality that sets Novak Djokovic apart from legends like Pete Sampras and Boris Becker. While Sampras and Becker retired from professional tennis at the age of 30, Djokovic continues to shine even at the age of 36. Haas thinks that the hunger that Djokovic has and his unique mindset sets him apart.

Haas highlights that Djokovic’s mentality is that of a teenager. Djokovic’s upbringing during wartime challenges and his dream of providing a better life for his family have shaped his determination. Haas says that this mindset is not something one can learn, it’s a quality that separates Djokovic from the rest.

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“Pete Sampras and Boris Becker retired at 30, but Djokovic at 36 is hungry like a teenager, that’s his mentality. When he tells stories about how he grew up during the war and dreamed of giving his family a better life… you can’t learn that you either have it or you don’t,” said Haas while praising Novak Djokovic.

In contrast, Sampras and Becker, while tennis legends of their own time, had different career choices. Their retirements at 30 suggest a different approach and motivation in their tennis journeys.

Djokovic’s hunger for success has helped him throughout his life to win multiple tournaments and make a name for himself. Still going strong at 36, he looks to create more milestones while breaking more records.

Pete Sampras hails Djokovic as the greatest of all time

Pete Sampras, another legend of the game whom Tommy Haas has talked about, has always been a big fan of Novak Djokovic. The Serbian throughout his childhood was a fan of the American and watched him lift 14 grand slams. After a very successful 2021, Pete Sampras was not short of words for him and regarded him as the greatest player that the game has ever seen.

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Thus, with the success that he has achieved throughout his life, there is no doubt that his name will be written in the history book in golden letters. With the accomplishments that he has achieved in the game, he not only has received praise from the fans but the legends of the game as well.

While he still continues to go at 36, only he knows when he thinks to stop. What are your views on Djokovic? Please let us know in the comments below!

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