‘Society Places Too Much Pressure on the Individual’- Novak Djokovic Reveals Grim Truth While Explaining the Actual Definition of a Champion

The World Number 1 is back! Novak Djokovic is in Dubai to participate in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. It will be his first tournament of the season.

Novak Djokovic was due to participate at the Australian Open 2022. However, due to the cancelation of his visa and subsequent deportation, he couldn’t defend his title Down Under. The episode was a subject of huge controversy, which left the tennis fraternity divided in their opinions.

The Serb clears the false perception surrounding the definition of a champion

While in Dubai, the 20-time Grand Slam champion took time out to promote his foundation at Expo 2020 Dubai. During a speech at the Serbia pavilion, he explained how society perceives a champion. He said, “There’s a false perception about what the definition of a champion is these days. We usually associate a champion as the person who is holding the trophy. But someone who has found purpose and a sense of identity, and feels fulfilled and happy is just as much a champion in their own way.”

Further, he added, “Society places too much pressure on the individual. If you have not earned a certain amount of money or are not recognized as being one of the top 10 or 20 in your field, for what you have worked for your entire life, then you are regarded as a failure. This is a big issue we are facing collectively in how we treat people.”

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The Novak Djokovic Foundation

The Serb often spends time promoting his charitable foundation. The foundation develops early childhood education projects in Serbia and gives grants to educational initiatives. The organization believes that every child matters and aims to give them the opportunity to receive a quality preschool education.

Further, on the tennis front, Djokovic would be eager to put behind his Australian Open disappointment as he sets his sight on the coming tournaments. Can Djokovic continue his previous season’s form this year? Let us know your views in the comments below.

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