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‘Novak Djokovic, That’s All I Ever Wanted’ – Serbinator’s ‘Villain Era’ Receives Former Pro’s Seal of Approval

Published 12/06/2023, 11:49 PM EST

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The world’s number-one tennis star, Novak Djokovic recently caught the spotlight for giving it back to the trollers and Andrea Petkovic is in awe of that attitude. Now Djokovic fans know that recently this former German tennis star dropped many compliments for Djokovic. This Serbian tennis player’s extreme professionalism in joining the Davis Cup right after the ATP finals mesmerized Andrea Petkovic. However, Djokovic’s recent no-nonsense policy truly stole Petkovic’s heart.

Now Djokovic fans would agree that this Serbian tennis player always had a humble attitude in front of the media. Even though tennis stalwarts have praised him, Djokovic remained shy about it. However, Djokovic’s recent reaction to the booing crowd at the ATP finals garnered many negative criticisms. But Andrea Petkovic is truly in support of that.

Andrea Petkovic revealed about liking Novak Djokovic’s villain arc

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In the Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast, former German tennis player, Andrea Petkovic dropped an exclusive compliment for Novak Djokovic. Admiring Djokovic’s recent attitude against trollers, Petkovic said- “I have to say, I am. So here for a villain era. Novak Djokovic, that’s all I ever wanted. That’s all I ever wanted of him. I always wanted him to take this role and be fu to everyone. I’m so much better than everyone and I’m going to own it. I’m going to yell at the audience. I’m going to blow kisses and people who try to disturb me, and I’m going to win it all. That’s all I ever wanted from him. So I’m so happy. He’s leaning into that villain era.”

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Petkovic’s comment revealed that he always wanted the Serbian tennis legend to give a befitting reply to the trollers and booers. Now that Djokovic is truly showing that attitude, Petkoic raised his support for the latter.

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Now fans can remember how Djokovic was pressurized by the Italian crowd while they booed at the tennis player during his match against Sinner. However, Djokovic managed to express his anger at that point and snatch his swift victory.

Djokovic showed immense confidence while claiming himself as the best in tennis

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Novak Djokovic few months back in a press conference during Wimbledon openly spoke about being the best in current tennis. He confidently joked that although many players want to snatch this from him, “it ain’t happening“. After a rough 2021 and 2022 season, Djokovic outshined almost every tennis player this season. Now fans can tell that he surely worked a lot on his mental strength as well.

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Therefore, Novak Djokovic is truly a legend like Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. His excellent performance at the age of thirty-six almost mesmerized the whole tennis fraternity. Now with a killing attitude and blasting confidence, Djokovic is winning the hearts of his fans again.

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Upasana Banerjee

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