Novak Djokovic’s retirement is nowhere around the corner confirms former coach Nikola Pilic
Novak Djokovic's Retirement Unlikely in the Near Future, Says Former Coach Nikola Pilic
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Former coach Nikola Pilic has provided insight into Novak Djokovic‘s tennis future, implying that the world-renowned player’s retirement is unlikely. In an interview with Kurir, Pilic praised Djokovic’s great professionalism and precise commitment to his career and predicted that he will play for at least another two years.
Pilic acknowledged the complexities of the subject when asked about Djokovic’s retirement timeline. He, on the other hand, believes that Djokovic has the ability to extend his playing career for several more years based on his understanding of Djokovic.
“It’s a difficult question. I think at least two more years, but knowing him and his professionalism and way of eating, as well as the fact that he only plays major tournaments and grand slams, I believe that Novak will be able to do much more,” he explained.
Pilic learned about Djokovic’s goals and motives through their chats. Djokovic’s main ambition is to break the record for most Grand Slam championships, and he has a rare opportunity to do so in the US Open.
He also cited two tennis achievements that he believes deserve respect: Rafael Nadal‘s 14 Roland Garros victories and Novak Djokovic’s 400 weeks at the top of the ATP rankings. While Grand Slam titles are important to Djokovic, his devotion to preserving his elite standing atop the ATP list also demonstrates his dedication to the sport.
“Grand Slams are the most important to him, and as he has done for the past two years, he will take care of himself and adjust his form for those most important tournaments,” said the former coach.
Pilic anticipates that Djokovic will follow his well-established pattern of self-care and careful tournament preparation. He praised Djokovic’s ability to tailor his form and focus to the most important tournaments on his schedule.
Djokovic’s Cincinnati triumph silences doubters
Pilic gave professional viewpoint to assessing Djokovic’s latest feat, having witnessed Djokovic’s triumph in the Cincinnati final firsthand. His observations offer a thorough grasp of Djokovic’s game and the aspects that contribute to his ongoing success.
Pilic shared his expert opinion of Djokovic’s victory dispelling the hasty dismissals that some had thrown on the Serbian’s chances prior to the final match. Despite the pessimism and expectation that Carlos Alcaraz would win the Cincinnati title, Djokovic triumphed, displaying his ability to rise above adversities and claim the prized cup.
“These are people who don’t know tennis!” Pilic exclaimed vehemently to the critics. He stressed that individuals who dismissed Djokovic prematurely lacked a thorough understanding of the sport. Djokovic’s lengthy list of accomplishments, including his status as one of the best tennis players of all time, says eloquently about his mastery on any court.
According to Pilic, “Novak has already proven to everyone that he is the best.” Pili stated that only someone with a rudimentary understanding of tennis could overlook Djokovic’s ability and dismiss him before a match.
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