“Cannot Be Described”: Serbia Open 2021 Doubles Winner Reveals Support Received From Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic is second to none in the ATP World Rankings and also when it comes to supporting his fellow players. Recently, Ivan and Matej Sabanov, the Serbia Open 2021 doubles title winners, opened up on Djokovic’s support.

Firstly, one of the Croatian brothers revealed that last year, the 18-time Grand Slam champion had offered them the chance to train at the Novak Tennis Centre in Belgrade, Serbia.

Matej said, “He offered us the best conditions for training, and that is what we desperately needed. After those preparations, he offered us to stay at his club and train there whenever we are not in tournaments.”

(All quotes are translated from Bosnian to English via Google Translate)

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Ivan and Matej Sabanov on Novak Djokovic’s support

In the final match, the Croatian brothers Ivan and Matej Sabanov handsomely defeated Gonzalo Escobar and Ariel Behar 6-3, 7-6(5). Later on, they expressed gratitude to Novak Djokovic and the people of Serbia.

During a recent interview, one of the Sabanov brothers explained that the exceptional week came courtesy of Djokovic. Furthermore, he explained how much the support from the Serbian World No. 1 means to them.

Matej continued, “Novak Djokovic’s support is something that cannot be described in words. He has been an idol to us throughout our careers, and his support means a lot to us. Every piece of his advice is extremely valuable, and it is a great honor for us to have the opportunity to learn from him.”

Despite continuous criticism, the 34-year-old Serbian has laid a foundation where players can find support from one other. Thus, such kind words about Novak come as no surprise in the tennis world.

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Road to Roland Garros for Novak Djokovic

Djokovic pulled out from his title defense at the Mutua Madrid Open 2021 to play in Belgrade again. It will be the lead-up tournament for his French Open 2021 campaign.

Although he surprised many with his recent losses at the Monte-Carlo Masters and Serbia Open, Novak will be aiming for a strong return. As of now, there is no indication of his Italian Open 2021 participation.

Hopefully, the Serbian ace will find his rhythm by the end of the month. Fans will wait to see if he rises to the challenge of the next-generation players and Rafael Nadal at the Roland Garros again.

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