‘Better than Roger and Rafa’ – Novak Djokovic’s ‘revenge’ mentality dissected, Serena Williams’ former coach sparks new controversy with bold message

When it comes to tennis, there are only three names that stand out in men’s tennis, namely Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. Over the years, people have developed their own opinions about who is the better player among the three. While all three have their own legacies in the sport, the debate over “The GOAT” will likely continue forever. Joining the debate is none other than Serena Williams’ former coach Patrick Mouratoglou.

In his latest Instagram video, he expressed his thoughts on Novak Djokovic while claiming that he made a prediction about the Serbian a long time ago. Additionally, he touched on some of the things that make the 24-time Grand Slam winner a monster compared to his rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

Serena Williams’ former coach sides with Novak Djokovic as he falls behind his rival

Renowned tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou has given insight into his early predictions for Novak Djokovic’s record-breaking Grand Slam career. When Djokovic had 12 or 13 Grand Slam titles, Mouratoglou predicted his potential, even surpassing tennis legends Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal on various surfaces. . Despite the occasional loss, Djokovic’s consistency stands out, making him a difficult player to play against.

Mouratoglou’s belief in Djokovic’s longevity stems from the Serb’s impeccable physical condition, which contrasts sharply with Nadal’s injury-prone style. Djokovic’s game is less taxing on the body, and his commitment to diet and training make him the ideal tennis player.

“I said Djokovic could become the record holder for multiple Grand Slams when he gets to 12 or 13 Grand Slams. I think that for a couple of reasons. First of all, he’s already dominant. At that time, he was better than both Roger and Rafa. Of course, Rafa was always better on clay, but on all other surfaces he was better. Also, he was young and I knew his physical condition very perfect,” Mouratoglou said in the video.

“He is the perfect tennis player for me. Thirdly, what I want to say is his mentality. He is really a person who wants to dominate. In fact, the other two people have too many fans, but his fans Very little, so he wasn’t as popular as the other two, and I think that gave him a desire for revenge,” he continued.

The comments from Serena Williams’ former coach therefore highlight the huge potential the Serbian possesses when it comes to making an impact on games. At 36 years old, he is still in high spirits and only time will reveal his heroic spirit. However, despite all his achievements, there was a time when Patrick thought Novak Djokovic’s time was finally over.

Patrick Mouratoglou believes Novak Djokovic is beatable after Wimbledon defeat

It was the Wimbledon final, and Novak Djokovic was locked in a long battle with Carlos Alcaraz. While the world hailed Carlos’ victory, Patrick thought Novak Djokovic’s reign was over. In an interview, he revealed that the “most popular player of all time” must have felt a huge burden after his defeat at Wimbledon.

He further said that chasing history and setting new records does affect Novak Djokovic at this moment. Therefore, he went on to mention that he can now be defeated because he carries the “weight of history” on him.

However, Novak came back strong to win the U.S. Open and prove his dominance in the sport. Novak, 36, knows he can’t stop as his desire for Grand Slam success drives him beyond his limits. How many more majors do you think he can win? Let us know in the comments below.

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