Novak Djokovic received a reality check at the Tokyo Olympics after losing the semifinal and bronze medal match. After winning three Grand Slams in a row, he took a break from Tennis after the Olympics in order to prepare for the US Open. Slovak national, Daniela Hantuchova has however backed the Serb to win the US Open this time.

Daniela Hantuchova is a former Slovak tennis player who retired in 2017. She won numerous Grand Slams in the mixed doubles category.

This is his personality: Daniela on Novak Djokovic being different from Federer and Nadal

Novak Djokovic is on the verge of creating history and winning his 21st Grand Slam title. He is currently tied with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal on 20 titles each. However, Djokovic is having the time of his life this year and seems to be unstoppable. His loss at the Olympics gave him an extra bit of motivation to finish the season on a winning note.

“This is his personality, he’s not Rafa, he’s not Roger. It shows how much he cares and how competitive he is. I think it’s good that all three are so different in so many ways and it allows us to enjoy what they have done over the last 20 years for our game,” said Daniella in an interview with Tennis365.

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The GOAT debate still remains to be answered, however many have accepted the faint reality. Djokovic’s numbers and records speak for themselves and he does not look like he will stop any time soon.

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Daniela on Djokovic’s loss in Tokyo

All athletes are vulnerable under pressure and can crack under it as well. Djokovic’s loss in Tokyo was the result of many things, especially the pressure of winning the gold as the World No.1. However, he could not convert his form on court in Tokyo and lost two consecutive matches.

“I feel losing in Tokyo could be good for him because he is always good at reacting to a setback and everything is lined up for him to do it, but we have seen with Serena Williams that the pressure can be difficult when you are so close to something so special,” said Daniela.

“He will face pressure trying to do something so special, but this is when he feels the most comfortable for me, when he has pressure,” said Daniela.

Novak Djokovic is the world’s number one tennis player. He will love to face a pressure situation in his final Grand Slam event of the year. However, he has many talented players to face on his path to glory at the US Open.

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