Novak Djokovic is among the greatest athletes in history also because of his professionalism. The Serbian legend is extremely meticulous and careful in how tuning his body and mind.
Unfortunately, during his final in Paris on Sunday, social media slammed Novak’s team for preparing what the former world number 1 called “a magic potion”. That does not mean that there is anything forbidden in that drink. However, many fans and some journalists were struck by the body language of Djokovic’s team when preparing the drink. There was a rather strong apprehension in his player’s box to hide the preparation and that made people suspicious.
It’s about being a professional
Nevertheless, as explained by top commentator Rob Koenig “Elite athletes in every sport, but especially an individual sport, don’t like their rivals to know anything about their “trade secrets.”
Of course…can’t believe this is even a discussion. Elite athletes in every sport, but especially an individual sport, don’t like their rivals to know anything about their “trade secrets.” Competition 101. Ever seen Pierre Paganini’s training regime for Roger? No chance… https://t.co/oHVnWPazl8
— Rob Koenig (@RobKoenigTennis) November 6, 2022
Djokovic in Paris, ranking, and results in 2022
LWWWLWLWWW Currently the world no.7, the Serbian achieved a compiled 37-6 match record in 2022. Novak is playing at the moment in Paris where he beat the world no.34 Maxime Cressy 7-61 6-4, the world no.19 Karen Khachanov 6-4 6-1, the world no.23 Lorenzo Musetti 6-0 6-3 and the world no.5 Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-2 3-6 7-64.
Novak Djokovic will compete against the world no.18 Holger Rune in the final on Sunday at 3:00 pm on COURT CENTRAL. Their head to head is 1-0 for Djokovic.
The Serbian conquered 4 titles in 2022 in Rome, in Wimbledon, in Tel Aviv and in Astana. Novak got to the final in Belgrade (Serbia Open).
Djokovic won 90 titles in his career: 48 on hard courts, 18 on clay courts, 16 on indoor courts and 8 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
