‘Nobody Is Immune’ – Serena Williams’ Ex-coach’s Gloomy Prediction as Novak Djokovic Gears Up to Reign Supreme at the 2023 Australian Open
Follow Us
via Reuters
Tennis – ATP Masters 1000 – Monte Carlo Masters – Monte-Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France – April 12, 2022 Serbia’s Novak Djokovic during his second round match against Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
With the season’s first Grand Slam tournament right around the corner, tennis fans and players are all riled up. According to Serena Williams‘ former coach Patrick Mouratoglou, Novak Djokovic might have a tough time at this year’s Australian Open. Looking back at 2022, Melbourne Park was not exactly the best of memories for Djokovic. After the Australian Government revoked his visa last year, Djokovic had to drop out of the tournament.
The Serb was not allowed to take part in the tournament due to his vaccination status. He was deported out of the country following the strict Covid-19 guidelines. According to Mouratoglou, Djokovic has quite a few silent battles to overcome this Australian Open.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Novak Djokovic might need some time to adjust to Australia again
In a conversation with Arnold Montgault from Eurosport, Mouratoglou said, “It’s going to be tough for Novak in Australia, that’s for sure.” This comes as a no-shocker after Djokovic’s confession about the dark times he has gone through after what happened in Australia last year.
via Reuters
Tennis – ATP Finals Turin – Pala Alpitour, Turin, Italy – November 20, 2022 Serbia’s Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning the men’s singles final against Norway’s Casper Ruud REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
Patrick continued, “He going to carry a big emotional baggage. He’s been through so much, emotionally speaking. Nobody is immune. It’s going to be hard. I hope he doesn’t fall apart like he did at the US Open 2021 because there was too much.” Mouratoglou referred to the time when Djokovic cried bitterly after he was overwhelmed by the audience’s support after he lost in the US Open 2021.
Trending
‘RIP’ – Heartbroken Brother of John McEnroe Mourns ESPN Legend’s Tragic Death Who Last Tweeted About Coco Gauff
April 21, 2024 02:43 PM EDT
Serena Williams’ Husband Alexis Ohanian Gushes Over Her ‘Little Pink’ Attire as Part of Nike’s Latest Endeavor
April 23, 2024 05:55 PM EDT
Carlos Alcaraz Injury: Mutua Madrid Open Plans Delayed Further as the Spaniard’s Title Defense Gets Trickier
April 20, 2024 09:00 PM EDT
Serena Williams Uncovers ‘Disguised’ Look While Picking Daughter Olympia From School in an Immaculate Use of Her Makeup Brand WYN Beauty
April 23, 2024 05:02 AM EDT
Madrid Open: Aryna Sabalenka’s Fashion ‘Upgrade’ Stumps Tennis World As They React to Her Outing With Rumored Boyfriend
April 23, 2024 06:48 AM EDT
Get instantly notified of the hottest Tennis stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.
Follow Us
Despite $1 Billion Backing, Australian Open in Troubled Waters as China Scare Looms Over
However, Mouratoglou has made a positive speculation based on the amount of rest Djokovic has gotten in the last months. Also, considering that the Australian Open is the first Grand Slam tournament of this season, he said, “It’s the pre-season, it’s the off-season and there’s no stress of competition. So he’s going to be emotionally rested, which is good. And then he won’t start directly with the Australian Open, so he’ll have time to get used to the atmosphere there.”
Djokovic’s 2023 speculations
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Written by:
Edited by:
Tony Thomas