Novak Djokovic is yet in another slam final after he beat Stefanos Tsitsipas following a tough 5-setter. The Serbian legend had the opportunity to win the match in straight set, but the Greek sensation found the way to save a match point in the 3rd set to capitulate only in the decider.
Novak Djokovic’s wife Jelena vs the face mask
Everything went well for the world no.1, even if he wished he would have closed the affair in 3 sets. However, things got a bit controversial as Novak’s lovely wife Jelena was caught not wearing the face mask properly during the match. The rule of the Roland Garros is that everyone should wear properly a face mask covering their mouth and nose. Players might be fined if the members of their team do not follow the rules.
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Almost every at Roland Garros is wearing a mask (and properly over the nose and mouth). Why can’t Djokovic’s wife and physiology trainer do the same? They should be fined and evicted from the stadium. #RolandGarros @DjokerNole pic.twitter.com/x81JLwbBth
— Steven Cohn, MD (@preopconsult) October 9, 2020
Too harsh vs. Jelena and Djokovic’s team?
Jelena was harshly criticized on Twitter for not covering her nose. However, to be practical, having the nose out of from the face mask in such a contained environment (the players’ box) doesn’t put anyone in danger. Also, usually the team members are used to hang out together and therefore the transmission of the virus would have happened in other places. The criticism may probably come from the fact that since the team members are aware that they will be on TV, they should give the proper example.
Jelena had the right answer on Twitter stating that the guy that didn’t have the mask had an exemption while she was obviously stressed by the match. In addition all people i the box tested positive.
That one “guy” has exemption from doctors. Not everything is Covid related. I on the other hand, have less official reason- stress related breathing issues when watching my husband play. Ppl surrounding us are all tested and negative. https://t.co/W32OsHTHHF
— Jelena Djokovic (@jelenadjokovic) October 10, 2020
Djokovic and the Coronavirus controversy
Unfortunately, Novak is not having a “great relationship” with the virus. He was heavily criticized for hosting the Adria Tour during the last summer that had to be halted as some players and members of the team were found positive. During the Adria Tour, there was practically no social distancing. Later, Novak and Jelena tested positive to Covid-19, but fortunately, there were no consequences for them.
Djokovic at the French Open, ranking, and results in 2020
Currently the world no.1, the Serbian has a 37-1 win-loss record in 2020. Djokovic is participating at the French Open where he toppled Mikael Ymer 6-0 6-2 6-3, Richard Berankis 6-1 6-2 6-2, Daniel Elahi Galan 6-0 6-3 6-2, Karen Khachanov 6-4 6-3 6-3, Pablo Carreno-Busta 4-6 6-2 6-3 6-4 and Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3 6-2 5-7 4-6 6-1.
Novak Djokovic will square off with Nadal in the final. The head to head is 29-26 for Djokovic.
Novak clinched 4 titles in 2020 at the Australian Open, in Dubai, in New York and in Rome.
Novak won 82 titles in his career: 48 on hard courts, 15 on clay courts, 13 on indoor courts and 6 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2020
Ranked no.6, the Greek played his last match on the 9th of October when he surrendered to Novak Djokovic 6-3 6-2 5-7 4-6 6-1 in the semifinal of the French Open.
Currently, this year Stefanos has a 25-10 win-loss record. The Greek has won 1 title in Marseille. Tsitsipas reached the final in Dubai and in Hamburg.
Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas played each other 6 times. The head to head is 4-2 for Djokovic. The last time that they locked horns, Novak Djokovic won 6-3 6-2 5-7 4-6 6-1 in the semifinal in Paris (French Open) on the 9th of October 2020.
