Novak Djokovic’s SON: Wimbledon 2022 LIVE: It is no secret. World number one Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are arch-rivals in the world of tennis. But Novak Djokovic’s son, Stefan Djokovic keeps reminding him of the Clay King. Stefan’s follow-through while hitting a forehand is akin to Nadal and Djokovic is intimated with it. It is with the same style of forehand Nadal has won many big points against Djokovic in the past. Follow Wimbledon 2022 LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN
“He likes to do that. He likes to intimidate me on the court with finishing the swing here. He knows I don’t like that particularly. I’m trying to teach him to finish the hand here, the swing over the shoulder. He does that, but he does this as well,” Djokovic said.
Novak Djokovic’s SON: Ex World No. 1 Djokovic reveals son fan of Rafael Nadal, ‘intimidates me with Nadal like forehand’
Novak Djokovic’s SON: Ex World No. 1 Djokovic reveals son fan of Rafael Nadal, ‘intimidates me with Nadal like forehand’
The seven-year-old also knows that his daddy does not like him playing in that particular way.
However. the dad-son duo also loves to have a laugh after he plays the shot in that manner. They have also been spotted playing some tennis at Wimbledon 2022 recently.
“Whenever he does that he always laughs because he knows. We have this kind of funny moments on the court,” the Serbian said.
Stefan following in dad’s footsteps? With Stefan having witnessed his dad become one of the best tennis players of all-time, it is no surprise that he is also interested in the sport. In fact, Stefan is lucky to have Novak as his dad. Novak can pass all his knowledge about the game and help him become a good player.
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Though Stefan does ask his dad lots of questions about the sport, Novak said it was his son’s call to take up the sport.
Novak Djokovic’s SON: Ex World No. 1 Djokovic reveals son fan of Rafael Nadal, ‘intimidates me with Nadal like forehand’
“He’s in love with tennis right now. It was fully his own desire to really pursue tennis. I never force him to be on the tennis court, but if he wants, I try to always make myself ready to be there and play with him,” Djokovic said.
“Of course, I will support him in any possible way I can so that he can be a professional tennis player if he intends to if he really wants to.”
If Stefan opts to take up the sport professionally, all eyes will be him in the future. Considering Novak’s record in the sport, he will be under pressure.
Novak Djokovic’s SON: Ex World No. 1 Djokovic reveals son fan of Rafael Nadal, ‘intimidates me with Nadal like forehand’
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