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‘Screw the Crowd. Screw Everyone’ – ‘Bipolar’ Novak Djokovic Gets a Reality Check From Serena Williams’ Ex-Coach as He Fails to Become People’s Favorite

Published 12/07/2023, 2:00 AM EST

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Among the major ongoing discussions in the tennis world recently, one name has been on the highlights for quite a while now. Novak Djokovic, because of his recent achievements received several remarks from famous names in the tennis world. Among the verdicts that praised the tennis legend because of his strong presence on the court, a recent statement brought out a contrary perspective in front of the fans.

Besides the many sides of Novak Djokovic’s personality, his aggressive nature is what the fans have witnessed many times on the court. From breaking rackets in intense tennis matches to saying words that mark a serious beginning to conversations with co-players, the Serbinator’s anger is what makes him different. Recently, Rennae Stubbs shocked fans by opening up about this angle in Nole’s overall court presence.

Serena Williams’ former coach talks about the aggressive side of Novak Djokovic

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Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic has managed to stay on top of the highlights recently because of his memorable win at the ATP Finals along with completing a record 400 weeks as the world no.1. While the whole tennis world is into discussions about the legend, not all perspectives are in support his skill and resilience.

While every entity in the tennis world is talking about the Serbinator’s wins and records, Serena Williams’ former coach Rennae Stubbs recently brought a completely different narrative in front of the fans as she shared her thoughts on Djokovic’s persona. She mentioned, “And then there’s this bipolar Novak, right? Where he’s like, trying to get everyone to love him. And then he’s telling them to eff off. And then he’s kissing to them. It’s almost like he becomes these guys’ older brother or father, because he’s so much older than some of them now.”

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The legendary coach continued to share her verdict on the Serbinator as she talked about the shift in Djokovic’s behavior while he is playing a match. “He’s an incredible loser. He’s unbelievable. He shakes hands. But when it comes to actually playing the match, he’s like, ‘Screw you guys. Screw the crowd. Screw everyone,'” she mentioned. While Stubbs shared her thoughts about Djokovic’s aggressiveness on the court, her revelations highlighted a completely different perspective that the fans least expected.

Tom Brady’s parallel thoughts on being as aggressive as Djokovic

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Novak Djokovic’s aggressiveness on the court has been recognized by athletes beyond the boundaries of tennis. In a recent revelation, famous football player Tom Brady revealed how his anger helps him as fuel to overcome challenges while beating opponents. Along with sharing the positive side of aggressiveness, Brady also included his name with Novak Djokovic.

Brady said that Djokovic is someone who can use his anger to level up his gameplay when it matters the most. “People say that guy is a killer, but what they saying is that guy knows how to tap into that emotional brain and body connection that knows exactly how to eliminate every distraction and focus exactly on details that what it takes to beat the competition. It’s a great skill to have and guys that do it are tough to beat,” he mentioned.

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While the famous athletes presented their own sides of thoughts about Novak Djokovic, fans realized how anger can be used positively in the competitive world of sports.

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Akshay Kapoor

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Born into a family that practically breathes tennis, I spent my early childhood days huddled together with my loved ones, watching the electrifying rallies of the legendary Rafael Nadal. Such a unique experience forged a lifelong love for the sport in me. Before joining EssentiallySports, I honed my skills while working for a regional website, covering a variety of sports.
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Ananya Giri