John McEnroe came to the defense of Novak Djokovic, pointing out the unfair treatment that the Serbian has suffered throughout his career. A few days after Wimbledonthe North American spoke about the differences in treatment that the public usually has for the different members of the Big 3.
The famous Big 3 It is that trident made up of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. Among them, what they have competed for is titles of Grand Slams. With the Swiss retired and Nadal in the final stretch, Djokovic is the strong candidate to finish his career with the greatest amount of majors. But there is also another unofficial title, if you will, whose dispute is not achieved with aces, winners or rival mistakes. That title is the affection of the public.
In this sense, John McEnroeprotagonists of one of the most epic matches the All England Club has ever seen, spoke in favor of the Serbian: “Rafa and Roger They have a legendary reputation and have been incredibly successful. Novak Not only has he equaled them, but he has surpassed both in terms of achievements, something that seemed impossible. Both Rafa and Roger are two magnificent people. They are loved and respected around the globe. Novak, however, is treated unfairly. He is the villain, the bad guy“I guess in a way you always need a good guy and a bad guy. Having rivalries like that helps the sport, but I think he’s been treated unfairly, honestly, as he’s someone who’s great for our sport, both on and off the track.”
what it says McEnroe It’s not necessarily surprising. Novak is, for many, the villain, the Djoker. The nickname is, obviously, a play on words with his last name, but it also accepts the role that some fans have given him. However, as the North American points out, what for many could have been a reason to give up, for Nole it is one of the fuels for his game: “Novak He has been able to do something that I could not achieve so brilliantly: apply the maxim of ‘in bad weather, good face’. When people want to see the challenger or a not-so-known face win, he uses that as gasoline to drive him forward. “It is an impressive quality that cannot be underestimated,” he expressed in the British media. INews.
A few days before the grass-court competition begins, the 24-time Grand Slam champion continues training against the clock to be able to compete, after his knee operation. Nole He will seek revenge for the final against Alcaraz in the last edition of 2023, and tie Federer’s record, one of the few that the Swiss still maintains.
