‘Nobody Is Immune’ – Serena Williams’ Ex-coach’s Gloomy Prediction as Novak Djokovic Gears Up to Reign Supreme at the 2023 Australian Open

With the season’s first Grand Slam tournament right around the corner, tennis fans and players are all riled up. According to Serena Williams‘ former coach Patrick Mouratoglou, Novak Djokovic might have a tough time at this year’s Australian Open. Looking back at 2022, Melbourne Park was not exactly the best of memories for Djokovic. After the Australian Government revoked his visa last year, Djokovic had to drop out of the tournament.

The Serb was not allowed to take part in the tournament due to his vaccination status. He was deported out of the country following the strict Covid-19 guidelines. According to Mouratoglou, Djokovic has quite a few silent battles to overcome this Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic might need some time to adjust to Australia again

In a conversation with Arnold Montgault from Eurosport, Mouratoglou said, “It’s going to be tough for Novak in Australia, that’s for sure.” This comes as a no-shocker after Djokovic’s confession about the dark times he has gone through after what happened in Australia last year.

Patrick continued, “He going to carry a big emotional baggage. He’s been through so much, emotionally speaking. Nobody is immune. It’s going to be hard. I hope he doesn’t fall apart like he did at the US Open 2021 because there was too much.” Mouratoglou referred to the time when Djokovic cried bitterly after he was overwhelmed by the audience’s support after he lost in the US Open 2021.

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However, Mouratoglou has made a positive speculation based on the amount of rest Djokovic has gotten in the last months. Also, considering that the Australian Open is the first Grand Slam tournament of this season, he said, “It’s the pre-season, it’s the off-season and there’s no stress of competition. So he’s going to be emotionally rested, which is good. And then he won’t start directly with the Australian Open, so he’ll have time to get used to the atmosphere there.”