Not having vaccinated against the Coronavirus, Novak Djokovic has had several problems this year. The Serbian veteran ended up in the eye of the storm and had to miss two majors, the Australian Open and the US Open, as well as all the American Masters 1000.
The former world number 1 saw his eternal rival Rafael Nadal extend the all-time Grand Slam standings, thanks to the Spaniard’s triumphs at the Australian Open and Roland Garros. The 35-year-old from Belgrade has lifted his season by winning at Wimbledon for the seventh time in his career, the fourth in a row.
Nole has thus equaled his idol Pete Sampras and hoisted himself at 21 Majors, just one distance away from Nadal. The ‘Djoker’ hopes to be able to participate in the Australian Open 2023, but will have to wait a few weeks for the final answer.
His lawyers are in contact with the Australian authorities and it seems that all the conditions are in place for a white smoke. In a long interview with the ‘Tennis365’ portal, Annabel Croft said she did not like the treatment that was reserved for Djokovic this year.
Croft opens up on Djokovic
“I think it’s appalling what’s happened and the way it’s turned out (for Novak Djokovic),” Croft told Tennis365, in her role as a Game4Padel ambassador. “I just think the whole thing is a mess.
Not being able to play Australian and the US Open was just ridiculous. “You of all the goings on with points and Russian players and it just feels like there is a lot to sort out. One of the most tumultuous years we have had in tennis.
It certainly feels like Novak is the best player in the world and I guess we will find out over the next couple of weeks at the Paris tastes and the ATP final,” she added. “You look at the way he played at Wimbledon, even after everything that happened to him, and it was just flawless.
He was magnificent and the way he found a way to beat Nick Kyrgois in the final was so impressive. Make no mistake, Kygrois is very dangerous when he is at his best and he was playing some fantastic tennis at Wimbledon, but Novak found a way to neutralise him and win another major.
It was so impressive”. The Serb said his most recent title wins in Tel Aviv and Astana have elevated his self-confidence. “I am going to Paris, preparing for the last two tournaments of the year, the Masters in Paris and the ATP Finals in Turin,” Djokovic said.
