Novak Djokovic recently spoke about the inability of young players like Ben Shelton to maintain a balance between confidence and disrespect at times. Meanwhile, Taylor Fritz’s girlfriend made a joke after trying Djokovic’s new drink.
Serena Williams’ former coach has praised Elena Rybakina’s sportsmanship following her heartbreaking loss at the 2024 Australian Open. Mirra Andreeva says she believes Martina Hingis “didn’t deserve” the reception she received from the crowd during her 1999 French Open final against Steffi Graf hostility.
On that note, here’s a quick recap of the day’s biggest headlines:
Novak Djokovic discusses young men like Ben Shelton walking the line between confidence and disrespect
Novak Djokovic, who recently feuded with Ben Shelton at the 2023 US Open, said he laughed at Shelton’s celebrations because he thought it was disrespectful for the American to do so.
Djokovic reiterated his views after defeating Thomas Martin Echeverry in the third round of the 2024 Australian Open. The 24-time Grand Slam champion expressed his support for young players like Shelton, showing confidence but stressing that certain lines should never be crossed.
“As far as Shelton’s confidence level and coming out, I actually don’t mind at all. I think it’s great. You have to believe it. I’m all for it,” Djokovic told the outlet.
“But obviously there is some kind of line, invisible line, I guess on what is acceptable behavior for other players. If a player crosses that line, then obviously it starts to get annoying. That’s how you react or When not reacting, no matter what. It depends on the situation,” he added.
Serena Williams’ former coach praises Elena Rybakina’s sportsmanship after heartbreaking Australian Open loss
Last year’s Australian Open finalist Elena Rybakina suffered a heartbreaking loss at this year’s tournament, losing to Anna 4-6, 6-4, 6-7(20) in the second round ·Blinkova. The match was exciting and the longest tie-break in Grand Slam singles history.
After the match, Rybakina and her former doubles partner Blinkova shared a passionate embrace at the net, catching the attention of Serena Williams’ former coach Rene Stubbs. Stubbs praised the Kazakhs’ sportsmanship in an Instagram story, writing:
“I hope these two get nominated for the Karen Krantzky Award @wta. Look at Elena Rybakina’s face! I mean how cute! Losing an epic match and using This face embraces her opponent.”
Mirra Andreeva thinks Martina Hingis ‘didn’t deserve’ the hostility she received from crowds during 1999 French Open final against Steffi Graf
Russian teenager Mira Andreeva recently shared her thoughts on the 1999 French Open final between Martina Hingis and Steffi Graf. Andreeva said she believed Swiss tennis “didn’t deserve” the hostility it received when it lost to the Germans.
“The French Open final against Steffi Graf, I watched the match. I don’t know, I felt sorry for her (Martina Hingis). Of course, Steffi Graf is also a great player player. She played very well,” Andreeva told the media after her third-round win at the 2024 Australian Open.
“I don’t know, I feel so sad watching her, I don’t know, all the viewers watching her. I watched this game several times. I had the same feeling every time, she didn’t really make it This.” “I deserve this,” she added.
Taylor Fritz’s girlfriend Morgan Liddell jokes about drinking Novak Djokovic’s new drink
Taylor Fritz’s girlfriend Morgan Liddell recently tried Novak Djokovic’s new sports drink, SILA by Novak Djokovic. The drink is launched in partnership with Waterdrop.
In a recent video circulating on X (formerly Twitter), social media influencer Liddell called the drink the 24-time Grand Slam champion’s “secret sauce.”
“Apparently, that’s what Novak (drinks). It’s the secret sauce that Novak puts in his drink. So, I’m going to try it for the first time,” she said.
Riddle joked:
“Well, if I drink this, I’ll be like Novak.”
Fritz replied:
“certainly.”