“Nice dancers there for few minutes,” Novak Djokovic proposes distinctive changes to the Australian Open and other Grand Slam events
Novak Djokovic believes tennis organizers should incorporate more entertainment during timeouts to engage the younger generation.
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There has been growing debate about whether tennis has become monotonous in recent years, as the younger generation looks for more entertaining sports options. Novak Djokovic, a strong advocate for rebranding the sport, recently emphasized that tennis must embrace change to attract a new wave of fans.
Tennis has made minimal changes to the way the game is being presented on the court and for fans viewing live. Djokovic, who is currently playing at the Australian Open, has had to play for more than two hours on three occasions. The former World No.1 said that the length of the matches may be too long for the young generation.
He added that the tennis organizers have to create a bit of entertainment during timeouts just like the NBA and the Super Bowl of the NFL does.
I think that we should try to look to connect more with the younger people. I want to see a little bit more entertainment. For example, why wouldn’t we consider doing something between the sets like the Super Bowl or, I don’t know, the NBA? When there is a timeout, they have, you know, dancers come in and this and that. I wouldn’t have a problem with that. Nice dancers there for a few minutes more break so I can relax my nerves and think about something else.
Novak Djokovic said in the post match conference (January 17)
Djokovic went on to suggest that these innovations should only be considered at certain events, as he believes that the traditions at Wimbledon should not be tempered with as they are the heritage of the tennis event and the sport itself.
I feel like it would bring more fun elements and entertainment to tennis, that we know has been quite traditional and maybe conservative in some things. With Wimbledon, I wouldn’t change much. I would keep it as it is because it’s so unique, all white and strawberries and cream and everything about it is just so elegant and class.
Novak Djokovic added
Novak Djokovic opens up about clashing with a spectator at the Australian Open
Novak Djokovic clashed with a spectator during his third-round win against Tomas Machac at the Australian Open. The Serbian revealed that they abused him in the middle of the match but didn’t get to him as he composed himself to produce an impressive 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 victory over the Czech Republic star.
During the aforementioned press conference, Djokovic revealed that the fan who he clashed with continued with his act for a long time in the match and might have been drunk.
I understand you have a few drinks more and then you get into it, but on the court it’s frustrating, and it comes in a bad moment. If it’s repetitive, it happens for an hour, somebody tells you in the corner things that you don’t want to hear and constantly provoking, then of course it comes to the point where you just respond. So I tried to tolerate but then at one point I had to respond.
Novak Djokovic said
Djokovic will face Jiri Lehecka in the fourth round of the Australian Open. The 37-year-old is bidding to win his 25th Grand Slam and 100th tour-level career title in the tournament. If he defeats the Czech Republic star, he will probably face Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals.
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