WATCH: Novak Djokovic translates John McEnroe’s famous outbursts against umpires in Serbian and Italian
Novak Djokovic imitates John McEnroe's outbursts.
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John McEnroe (L) and Novak Djokovic (R) (Credits: The Mirror and Tennishead)
At the request of John McEnroe, Novak Djokovic recently taught him how to speak some of his most iconic and heated on-court comments in Serbian and Italian.
Former World No. 1 John McEnroe is known for his outspoken debates with officials and is recognized as one of the most controversial individuals of his generation. The American’s temper problems have been unlike those of any other tennis player.
McEnroe recently asked Djokovic to translate some of his on-court words into other languages in a recent interview. The Serb delightfully imitated the seven-time Grand Slam champion’s expressions in Serbian and Italian.
The Serbian ace expertly rendered McEnroe’s iconic phrases in both languages, including ‘you can’t be serious’, ‘answer the question, je*k’, ‘you guys are the absolute pits in the world’, and ‘that’s a brilliant judgment how did you come up with that?’. The 64-year-old was left in splits after his translation.
Back in the day, John McEnroe’s angry behavior toward referees, opponents, and even spectators resulted in multiple suspensions and fines.
John McEnroe puts an end to the “greatest player of all time” debate
Superbrat John McEnroe proclaimed Djokovic the greatest player in tennis history, not just the best of his generation. This gushing endorsement solidifies Djokovic’s standing as a tennis icon renowned not only for his exceptional abilities but also for his persistent dedication and tenacious spirit on the court. With this, he has pronounced that Novak Djokovic is better than not only his contemporaries Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal but every other tennis legend ever.
The tennis legend recently lauded Novak Djokovic, underlining the Serbian superstar’s resilience on the court. McEnroe sent a significant message to his teammates, warning them of the daunting task of playing Djokovic.
He mentioned at the end of the first half of the interview that the more you attempt to outperform Novak, the more Novak will want to push you back.
“It’s not easy to beat Novak, and if you do, the Djoker always finds a way to punch back.” That is why he is the most tenacious player. “Novak isn’t just the best; he’s the best of all time,” McEnroe stated in the interview.
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