“This gold medal is as important to him as his first Wimbledon,” Jimmy Connors celebrates Novak Djokovic’s Olympic triumph

Jimmy Connors greatly hailed Novak Djokovic's Olympic gold medal as the cherry on top of his hugely successful career.

“This gold medal is as important to him as his first Wimbledon,” Jimmy Connors celebrates Novak Djokovic’s Olympic triumph

Jimmy Connors (L) and Novak Djokovic (via Imago)

American tennis great Jimmy Connors has celebrated Novak Djokovic‘s Olympic triumph on the latest episode of his ‘Advantage Connors’ podcast. It was a monumental win for the Serbian, who has now won almost every title in the sport following his Olympic gold.

Desperate all year, Djokovic planned his tennis season around the Games. Despite suffering from the repercussions of a knee injury, he played some of the best tennis all year to win the title. He downed big names in the sport, including Rafael Nadal and Stefanos Tsitsipas, before taking down Carlos Alcaraz in the final.

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He beat the in-form Alcaraz 7-6(3), 7-6(2) to secure his first title of the season and the gold medal for his country. Connors celebrated Djokovic’s win and highlighted its importance. He underlined the Serbian’s perseverance and drive to win the medal.

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Novak has this drive, this hunger to be the best. This gold medal is probably as important to him as his first Wimbledon or his first US Open. He’s won all the Grand Slams, many others, but winning the gold medal here is just the cherry on top. Winning an Olympic gold medal is a dream for every athlete, and Novak’s perseverance to finally achieve it is a testament to his greatness.
Jimmy Connors said on his Advantage Connors podcast

With this win, the Serbian recorded a career Golden Slam, winning all the Grand Slams along with the singles gold at the Olympics.

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Novak Djokovic reveals his techniques to train his mind before a match

Many often wonder how Novak Djokovic prepares his mind to stay calm and focused in some of the most tense situations in the game. He recently revealed that there is a raging storm inside of him always.

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Novak Djokovic (via Imago)

He stated that it took years of hard work on his mental self to reach the level he is at right now.

I might appear locked in, but trust me, there’s a storm inside. The biggest battle always is within. Conscious breathing is a big part, especially in the moments when you’re under tension.
Novak Djokovic said via an interview with Vala Afshar

The Serbian recently pulled out of the Cincinnati Open but is expected to take part in the US Open. Having now won any title on the ATP tour this year, he will be buoyed by the Olympic gold heading into the season;s final Grand Slam.

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