‘They Do Crazy Things Now’ – American Tennis Legend John McEnroe Reveals Gritty Novak Djokovic Factor Behind the Resurgence of Aging British Icon

Andy Murray is recognized for his exceptional ability to navigate the unique challenges of grass. The tennis ace has now caught the attention of renowned grass expert John McEnroe. According to McEnroe, the 36-year-old British icon possesses the necessary tools to compete at Wimbledon and potentially make a deep run. While winning the tournament would be a considerable achievement, McEnroe emphasizes the similarity of tennis ace with Novak Djokovic.

With the grass-court season kicking off and the highly anticipated Wimbledon Championships on the horizon, McEnroe has expressed his admiration for the return of Murray. McEnroe, in a thought-provoking conversation with The Guardian, championed Murray’s genius and unwavering finesse on the grass court.

John McEnroe praises Murray’s grass-court mastery and talks about Novak Djokovic’s Influence

Andy Murray has solidified his position as one of the elite few who can truly dominate on this specific terrain. John McEnroe specifically acknowledged that Murray’s unwavering spirit can be directly attributed to the profound motivation he derives from his modern-day rival, Novak Djokovic. In his interview with the Guardian McEnroe shares that both players, Djokovic and Murray, are currently 36 years old. However, Djokovic has managed to maintain an exceptional level of performance despite the effects that naturally come with aging.

McEnroe is fascinated by the advancements in sports medicine that have allowed Djokovic to sustain his top-tier play. He finds it truly astonishing that Djokovic has successfully made a comeback. However, he also feels empathy for Murray’s arduous journey to regain his place among tennis’ elite. Murray’s path back to the pinnacle of the sport hasn’t been smooth sailing.

McEnroe shared, “So they do crazy things now with the medical people – I didn’t know how he is even playing in the first place.” The American tennis veteran also shared,  “So I’m amazed that he’s been able to get back and it’s been a long, hard road. I’m pulling for him to do something.”

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Despite injuries and setbacks, Murray’s resilience and determination deserve high praise. John McEnroe recognizes the challenges Murray has faced and expresses both his support and admiration for the British star. McEnroe wholeheartedly roots for Murray to achieve something significant in his career.

Djokovic once joked about his practice session with Murray

In 2021, Djokovic and Murray had a delightful reunion during their practice session on the clay courts in Rome. The ATP released a video capturing the moment when their tennis ball unexpectedly depressurized and got squashed, surprising Djokovic.

Reflecting on the incident, Djokovic remarked that such an occurrence hadn’t happened in a while. While examining the deflated ball, Djokovic praised Murray’s powerful shots. The Nole had acknowledged that his remarkable hitting ability may have persisted despite his injury challenges. Djokovic humorously attributed the unusual ball mishap to practicing with Andy Murray.

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