Novak Djokovic is one of the greatest to have played the sport of tennis. After 23 Grand Slams and 38 Master’s titles, Djokovic holds two of the most prestigious records in tennis. However, the Djoker is not getting any younger. Although he is outlasting players younger by a decade, even at 37 years, his age will eventually become a factor in his performance on court. His mother, Dijana Djokovic, has strong feelings on the subject.
While she is supportive her son’s decisions, Dijana will always lambast one of his rivals, Roger Federer. The Djokovic family has made their reservation against the Swiss Maestro known in the past. Once, Djokovic’s mother even blasted Federer for being arrogant.
Novak Djokovic retirement bombshell dropped by father Srdjan
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The Djokovic name has already gone down in the history of tennis. The Serbian has rightly earned his spot as a brightly shining star and will hold several of his records for years to come. While he is still competing in and winning majors tournaments, the question his retirement looms close in his future. Although there is no confirmation now, Novak’s mother, Dijana, says that her son can retire now if he wants.
In a Sportal documentary about her son titled ‘Novak Djokovic: Untold Stories’, she said, “It’s?all up to him. As far as I’m concerned, he can retire right now ? he has won everything“. But now according to recent reports, his father, Srdjan, wants him to retire earlier. He believes that his son has achieved everything in sports and then some more. Thus, he should hang up the racket and let younger players shine.
?As the two parents discussed opinions on their son’s possible retirement, they also blasted a retired legend and Djokovic’s arch-rival, Roger Federer.
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Djokovic’s mother blasted Roger Federer for his arrogance
Novak’s parents have made their animosity for Roger Federer well-known. Srdjan has openly stated his mistrust in the ‘gentlemanly’ reputation that his son’s former rival enjoys. Dijana also took a jab at the Swiss Maestro after his heartbreaking show the 2019 Wimbledon final – one of the worst matches for Federer fans. Federer blew through two match points which were later clinched by Novak Djokovic for his fifth Wimbledon title. Discussing the final, Djokovic’s mother lambasted Federer for his arrogance since he dropped two championship points to lose the final. She believed that Federer let his guard down thinking he would win, but god caused his downfall.
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Additionally, Dijana also chastised the crowd for vehemently opposing her son. While she did not want to feel that way, she said that Federer’s arrogance annoyed her heavily. Regardless, her son won the titillating final and proved himself once again.
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