Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are the pair well-recognized as a strong competition for each other. The evidence of the same is present in the fact that the two stars are jammed taut in an honorable battle for Pepperstone ATP Year-End No.1. In fact, the upcoming tournament in Paris provides a great opportunity to go ahead of the other in this race. Thus, the two will be looking forward to playing in the Paris Masters and are training together before the tournament.
The Djoker is one of the top players in tennis at the moment because he is a master strategist. As tennis fans saw the video of the two training together, some tennis enthusiasts felt a sense of deja vu as they recalled his training sessions with Stan Wawrinka, which could possibly be considered a masterstroke.
Novak Djokovic trains with Carlos Alcaraz
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Djokovic and Alcaraz are the talk of the town at the moment with numerous eyes on them, given their rankings. Many are hoping that Djokovic will continue his dominance, and many wish that Alcaraz will dethrone him from his current position. The two, set on their paths, were seen training together prior to the Paris Masters.
Former player Greg Rusedski quoted on the video of them training, “Can’t wait for the last master series of the year . This won’t be a bad final to finish on💪. Who is learning more about the other guys game in this practice session ?“
Can’t wait for the last master series of the year . This won’t be a bad final to finish on💪. Who is learning more about the other guys game in this practice session ? https://t.co/WpU7AWf4Es
— Greg Rusedski (@GregRusedski1) October 29, 2023
Looking at the practice session, most of the fans might believe that the two players are simply practicing with each other. But for the hardcore tennis fan and personality, the situation emits a sense of deja vu. The training sessions of the 24-time grand slam champion reminded Rob Koenig, the tennis commentator why he might be training with him.
He wrote, “I remember when Stan was giving him some tough matches, every tournament I was showing up at after those matches, he was practicing with…..Stan! 🧠” Thus, once again drawing attention of the tennis fans toward the famous practice between Stanislas Wawrinka and Djokovic.
I remember when Stan was giving him some tough matches, every tournament I was showing up at after those matches, he was practicing with…..Stan! 🧠 https://t.co/Pyti6iVBm1
— Rob Koenig (@RobKoenigTennis) October 29, 2023
While many are excited as they see the Serbian and the Spaniard train together, they are reminded of the last time the duo trained at the same time. Although, Djokovic was left a little uncomfortable then.
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Djokovic unsettled by Alcaraz’s father
Before the final stages of Wimbledon, Djokovic and Alcaraz trained in the same complex to get a feel for the grass. However, the Serbinator left the training grounds a little perturbed. When they were smashing shots left and right, Alcaraz’s father filmed Djokovic. This move did not settle well with the Djoker. Later, he spoke to the authorities at Wimbledon to get more privacy.
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He also spoke to the press about players wanting and needing more privacy. The young Spaniard cleared up the air later as he said that his father carried no malice and was only starstruck by watching the 24-time grand slam champion play. Both stars have moved past it and are training together once again. However, fans are still a little skeptical that Djokovic might have an ulterior motive. What do you think of the same?
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