‘You don’t become a champion if you don’t work on yourself first,’ Tathiana Garbin speaks on the lessons she learned from Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic


‘You don’t become a champion if you don’t work on yourself first,’ Tathiana Garbin speaks on the lessons she learned from Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer

Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic have clearly been the best players since the last two decades alongwith Rafael Nadal. They have popularized the sport and have achieved new heights in consistency and skill. They have inspired multiple generations and continue to be a role model to many.

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Former Italian tennis star Tathiana Garbin recently spoke about the easy-to-approach nature of Federer and Djokovic. In the interview, Garbin was speaking on the qualities of a good coach. She said that a good coach let’s his pupil think independently and must transfer passion and determination. She also added that she appreciates her girls for not spending much time on phone.

“The good coach knows how to bring out the talent from his pupil and above all makes him independent in thinking for himself. A coach must transfer passion and determination, making children grow even humanly. I really appreciate that my girls read books and don’t stay on their cell phones all day,” she said.

Garbin, who is also Italian Fed Cup team’s captain, then revealed how serenely Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic talk to fellow players, within a few minutes of interaction. “You don’t become a champion if you don’t work on yourself first. I have understood many things on the pitch, relating to great champions such as Federer and Djokovic, very humble people who talk to you serenely as if they have always been friends and in a few minutes they are able to give you a lot,” she said.

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What lies ahead for Djokovic and Federer?

Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic
Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic had a dream 2021 season and would want to continue his amazing form in 2022 too. But the recent controversy over his vaccination status means that his participation at the 2022 Australian Open is still not confirmed. However, Djokovic is on the entry list and if he’s vaccinated, he will travel to Australia for the summer.

As for Federer, he underwent another knee surgery four months back and is still in recovery. He is expected to be to back in training from March or April next year and could return on tour around Wimbledon.

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