Published 02/04/2023, 8:53 AM EST
In taking into consideration his grandeurs on the tennis court, Novak Djokovic has cemented his position as one of the greatest during his illustrious journey. Despite being a tennis legend, the Serbian has faced a lot of criticism and hate from the tennis community. Particularly, in the previous season when he was embroiled in a series of controversies and drama due to his vaccination stance.
Now the tables have turned, given his triumph at the Australian Open this season. The same people who were once slamming Djokovic, are now lavishing praise on him. In light of all this drama, the American tennis legend, Jimmy Connors has expressed his opinion on the same. Here’s what Connors said about Djokovic’s victory while detailing his own personal experiences.
Jimmy Connors on Novak Djokovic and his naysayers
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The 8-time singles Grand Slam champion recently released another episode of his renowned podcast, ‘Advantage Connors,‘ in which he talked about the Serbian. In this episode, Jimmy Connors brought to light the criticism and condemnation that rained down on Novak Djokovic in the previous season. The American tennis legend further slammed all those naysayers and their contentious views on Djokovic.
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Connors also praised the Serbian tennis star for always striving for greatness and success on the court. Speaking about his critics, he said that some people have somehow managed to condemn Djokovic. However, the tennis ace has stood up for his beliefs despite all the controversies. He further praised ‘Djoker’ for showing willingness despite being ostracized from the game.
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 06: Tennis great Jimmy Connors smiles after an interview during Day Eleven of the 2012 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 6, 2012 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
Later, the former tennis player said that it was brutal as he was also ostracized from various tournaments during his tennis journey. The former tennis ace went on to say that it’s the only way to get even with all those critics and naysayers.
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Connors also said that it might make him sound angry while talking about Djokovic’s haters. He said, “You know, I’m not angry. I just know how many of those people that have crapped on him last year and all that are kissing his ass now, all of them.”
Later, he showered praise on the Serbian tennis great for adorning the tennis courts in Melbourne. Apart from Djokovic, Connors also lauded the American tennis prodigy, Ben Shelton, and his antics during the Australian open.
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