Novak Djokovic breaks all stereotypes by suggesting ‘it’s okay’ to cry as a man

Novak Djokovic believes its fine if a man wears his hear on his sleeves

Novak Djokovic breaks all stereotypes by suggesting ‘it’s okay’ to cry as a man

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Novak Djokovic has always loved to show the entire spectrum of his emotions on the court. In January, when he won the Australian Open, he emotionally collapsed with his team while crying in their arms. He, later on, spoke at the ceremony and spoke about how difficult his 2022 was and all the build-up of emotions led to his outbreak. He was not allowed to play at both the US Open and the Australian Open due to his COVID unvaccinated status.

Recently in an interview, he spoke openly about how it is okay for athletes to cry irrespective of their gender. He said it doesn’t matter if one is a man or woman, if they go through a difficult time, they could cry as it’s very liberating. The Serbian said, “It’s a great feeling of liberation when you cry, when you express your emotions.”

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Contradicting the age-old stereotype “Men don’t cry” Novak Djokovic said, “When you go through difficulties, especially as a man, you’ll be judged for expressing your feelings because you can’t be weak.” He feels that it is a very wrong notion, and he actually believed the opposite. “It’s (crying) a sign of weakness. I think it’s the contrary.” The Serbian is known for wearing his heart on his sleeves. He was talking at a press conference ahead of his first-round match with Tomas Martin Etcheverry.

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Novak Djokovic is not shy to cry in front of his fans

Novak Djokovic is not shy to cry in front of his fans
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If one has closely followed Novak Djokovic’s journey, one would know that the Serb is one who emotes, even on the court. The World No.1 has cried after winning and even at times after losing matches. At the Australian Open final, when he hugged his team, he let it all out. At the post match conference, he said that he kept bottling his emotions and then ultimately caved to his instincts.

Even in the Wimbledon final in 2022, after winning the match against Nick Kyrgios, Djokovic was very emotional. He cried at the time, as he finally had some relief after constant rejection and the visa debacle at the Australian Open 2022. He was ridiculed by spectators for his un-vaccinated status and faced a lot of hate. So after bearing a lot of stress, when finally Djokovic lifted the Wimbledon trophy for the 7th time, he let his emotions go.

Another famous instance in which Djokovic couldn’t hold back his tears was his early exit from the 2016 Rio Olympics against Argentinian Juan Del Potro. The Serbian wanted to bring a medal home to his country so badly that when he couldn’t win against Del Potro, he got extremely emotional. Djokovic had said at the time, “This is the toughest losses of my life.” Another legend who doesn’t shy away from showing his true emotions is Roger Federer. Win, loss, or retirement, the ex- World No.1 would express his emotions without any prejudice.

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