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Novak Djokovic’s Coach’s Red-Hot Warning to Next-Gen Players With an Insulting Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal Reference – ‘He’s Still Hungry’

Published 11/22/2022, 11:17 AM EST

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The Serbian tennis star, Novak Djokovic, with his dominating performance, has added another feather to his cap. The former World No 1 tennis player defeated some of the best players on tour to win the Nitto ATP Finals. Prior to the tournament in Turin, Djokovic also won Wimbledon with another dominating performance.

It is clear that the 21-time singles Grand Slam champion is having a great season after defeating some great opponents on the ATP tour. However, Novak Djokovic’s coach, Goran Ivanisevic, was not impressed with some of Djokovic’s opponents including Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. He further took a dig at them while sending a warning to the next-generation players.

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Novak Djokovic’s coach took a dig at Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer

The 21-time singles Grand Slam champion has further reached unprecedented heights by clinching his 6th Nitto ATP title during his illustrious tennis journey. Novak Djokovic’s dominating performances during the tournament have outclassed some of the best young and talented players on the ATP tour.

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However, his coach, Goran Ivanisevic, had his opinion of Djokovic’s opponents on the tour. Additionally, he also sent a warning to the next-generation players. In doing so, Ivanisevic also criticized the tennis greats, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. He said“Look at Roger couple years back. Look at Rafa [Nadal]. Look at him. They all talk about, yes, young players are coming. It’s great for the tennis….You have [the] youngest No. 1 in the world who made unbelievable things this year, Carlos [Alcaraz].

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Djokovic’s coach went on to say, “But look at Novak. He’s still hungry, he’s still winning the tournaments, playing unbelievable tennis. He’s still already thinking now about preparation for next season.”

Djokovic’s incredible performance to win the Nitto ATP Finals

The Serbian tennis legend has outshined some of the most incredibly talented players on the ATP tour. Djokovic’s first dominating win of the tournament came against the Greek tennis player, Stefanos Tsitsipas. Later on, the Wimbledon champion went on to defeat some of the other top players on the ATP tour.

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Even the promising Russian players, Andrey Rublev and Daniil Medvedev couldn’t match the dominating performances of the Serbian tennis star. Djokovic, with another ferocious play on the court, defeated the American tennis player, Taylor Fritz. In the finals of the tournament in Turin, the 21-time singles Grand Slam champion outshined the Norwegian tennis player, Casper Ruud. In doing so, he has added 6 ATP finals to his list of incredible achievements on the court.

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Anurag Gusain

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Anurag Gusain is a Tennis Author at EssentiallySports. He has completed his Bachelor’s degree in English from Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, Delhi University. Being a huge tennis fan, he enjoys watching superstar Rafael Nadal play.
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Hitesh Nigam