‘Picking Your Poison’ – Andy Roddick Slams Ungrateful Paris Masters Crowd as Provoking Novak Djokovic Comes With a Price

Ever since Novak Djokovic won the Paris Masters title, many from the tennis circuit have come forward to drop their views. In a recent episode of the Tennis Channel Live Podcast, former tennis star Andy Roddick talked about Djokovic’s victory over Grigor Dimitrov. He also mentioned the crowd at the Paris Masters and shared an interesting opinion about the whole situation.

Over the years, Novak Djokovic has made his mark in the world of tennis as a brutal player. His ‘take no prisoners’ stance in all of his games makes him look like a menace on the court. The Paris Masters event gave everyone another reason why Djokovic is at the top spot.

Novak Djokovic and his battle with the crowd of Paris Masters

Novak Djokovic’s recent victory at the Paris Masters was not just about his skills on the court. It was also about the crowd’s reaction, and former tennis star Andy Roddick had some interesting thoughts on the matter. Andy Roddick, speaking on the Tennis Channel Live Podcast, acknowledged that the Paris Masters crowd was far from welcoming to Djokovic.

Roddick mentioned that the crowd booed him, just as they’ve done with many other players in the past. In his words: “Novak doesn’t feel bad that they booed everyone on earth before, but it doesn’t bother him. He almost thrives in that sort of scenario when people are cheering against him.” But what sets Djokovic apart is his ability to thrive in such scenarios, where the crowd is firmly against him.

Roddick pointed out that Djokovic’s composure and his consistent ability to make crucial returns under pressure create a unique dynamic on the court. He said: “So it’s picking your poison a little bit. And Novak says you know what, I’m already up a break. Let’s give it one more for good measure. I have now won this tournament seven times.”

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Djokovic’s dominance is not just about his ruthless gameplay. It is also about how he handles the crowd’s hostility while winning the game against another seasoned player. A champion player has a lot of qualities, however, the most important one resides inside their heads. Djokovic is exceptionally good at this very virtue.

The world’s no.1 has a strong mindset

In the match against Dimitrov, Djokovic was already up a break, and yet he continued to push himself, demonstrating an unyielding determination to win the tournament for the seventh time. The Paris Masters crowd may not have been the most supportive, but Djokovic’s response to their jeers highlights his mental strength and unwavering focus.

In a sport where emotions run high, Djokovic seems to have mastered the art of choosing his battles. And this has turned into a massive advantage for the Serb. What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments.

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