“It means I have been taking part in fairly a very long time,” Djokovic stated. “And likewise, I imply, 19 occasions, I imply, that is an incredible stat. In all probability virtually as a lot as [Jannik] Sinner and [Carlos] Alcaraz have years of their life.”
Not fairly. Sinner is 23, whereas Alcaraz is 22.
Youthful gamers like Sinner and Alcaraz, who’ve mixed for eight Grand Slam titles, at the moment are Djokovic’s greatest competitors. Regardless of that, he would not appear to envy them. As a substitute, he mentors them.
“He is essential for me as a participant and an individual,” Sinner, who used to coach with Djokovic in Monaco, stated earlier than Wimbledon, through The Athletic’s Matthew Futterman. “I used to be fortunate sufficient to apply with him once I was very younger in Monaco. Each time once I requested questions, he answered me in a really trustworthy method.”
When requested why he mentors younger gamers on the French Open in June, Djokovic stated he at all times needed older gamers to do the identical for him originally of his profession.
“What is the worth of data and expertise that you’ve got should you do not switch it to somebody who’s developing?” the 24-time Grand Slam champion stated, per Futterman.
This does not imply he is interested by retirement.
“I do not pause to replicate, to be trustworthy. I haven’t got time,” Djokovic stated Thursday. “I wish to. However I feel that is going to return most likely once I set the racket apart, after which sip margaritas on the seashore with [Roger] Federer and [Rafael] Nadal and simply replicate on our rivalry and the whole lot.”
Why would he replicate when he is nonetheless probably the greatest gamers on the planet? In his match Thursday, he hit 46 winners, whereas Evans had 19.
Djokovic is slated to face Miomir Kecmanovic on Saturday, the place the tennis sage may proceed to showcase his knowledge.
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