‘Who Am I to Get Angry?’- Novak Djokovic’s Coach Goran Ivanisevic Sheds Light on Harsh Reality of Handling Player Emotions

Published 12/01/2023, 8:17 PM EST

Handling a talent is not as easy as it seems. Star coach Goran Ivanisevic recently revealed an interesting take on World’s No.1 Novak Djokovic. Ivanisevic brought forth an interesting perspective about the Serb that the world is not aware about. Ivanisevic often talks about Djokovic from a different point of view, and it’s no different this time either.

Among all the things he said about the tennis champ, his thoughts about how to handle Djokovic stand out the most. Ivanisevic has contributed quite a lot to Djokovic’s illustrious career. This is particularly why his statement is worth talking about.

Goran Ivanisevic on Novak Djokovic and his emotional turbulence

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Ivanisevic being a seasoned coach of Novak Djokovic opened up about the challenges of handling the emotional rollercoaster that accompanies the Serb’s game. Ivanisevic paints a vivid picture of the tense moments leading up to a critical match. He also shared a personal anecdote. This illustrates the coach’s patience and the celebration of victory that follows.

He shared a peculiar facet of Djokovic’s demeanor, revealing: “Who am I to get angry at him? He’s the best player in the history of tennis.” This set the tone for a deeper exploration into the complexities of managing a player of Djokovic’s caliber. Ivanisevic delved further into the struggles faced when Djokovic was confronted with defeat. He candidly recounts an incident during the ATP Finals, where uncertainty loomed large after a late-night finish. In his words: “On Wednesday, we didn’t see him at all. Till Thursday, we didn’t know what’s happening, to be honest.” The atmosphere of suspense mirrors the internal battle Djokovic wages within himself.

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Amidst this uncertainty, Ivanisevic also reflected on Djokovic’s internal conflicts. He emphasized the challenge of motivating someone who has achieved nearly everything in the sport. As per him: “Like every human being, he has some fighting with himself. I think he made a good decision to stay calm.” This delicate balance of self-motivation becomes the linchpin of Djokovic’s resilience. However, that’s not always the case.

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Djokovic’s frustration at the Davis Cup

Djokovic’s journey is not without its stumbling blocks. A recent setback at the Davis Cup saw Djokovic facing frustration. The Serb grappled with defeats in both singles and doubles against Jannik Sinner. Ivanisevic, peeling back the layers of Djokovic’s emotional landscape had acknowledged the challenges of steering the ship when frustration sets in.

Djokovic’s discontent was palpable after the Davis Cup as it adds a poignant chapter to this narrative. Ivanisevic specifically shed light on navigating such moments. It provides fans a glimpse into the intricate task of managing a tennis virtuoso dealing with the ebbs and flows of competition.

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This journey into the intricacies of coaching one of tennis’s greatest reveals the professional dynamics as well as the human side of both coach and player. What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments.

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Ever since Naomi Osaka?s infamous withdrawal from the tennis circuit in the 2021 French Open, I have been enamored by tennis stars and their psyche. With a background in psychology, I am interested in delving into the minds of the sport's biggest stars while keeping my readers informed about the latest developments in the tennis world. At EssentiallySports, I focus on stories that dive beyond the sport and focus on the personal lives of the biggest tennis stars.

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‘Who Am I to Get Angry?’- Novak Djokovic’s Coach Goran Ivanisevic Sheds Light on Harsh Reality of Handling Player Emotions

Goran Ivanisevic on Novak Djokovic and his emotional turbulence

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