Novak Djokovic's coach says '80%' of French Open crowd will cheer against him during Rafael Nadal match
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'Reason to get angry' – Novak Djokovic coach Ivanisevic praying crowd support Rafael Nadal in French Open
Novak Djokovic will be fired up by a hostile crowd in his blockbuster showdown with Rafael Nadal in the French Open quarter-finals, according to his coach Goran Ivanisevic. The two greats meet under the lights at Roland-Garros on Tuesday evening, with Nadal expected to have the lion’s share of support having won the title a record 13 times and Djokovic’s wavering popularity. Ad/> “I am glad that 80% of the crowd will cheer against Novak.
Novak Djokovic's coach Goran Ivanisevic backs 'incredible' Rafael Nadal to win French Open 2022
Goran Ivanisevic has surprisingly backed the «incredible» Rafael Nadal as the French Open favourite over his charge Novak Djokovic. World No. 1 Djokovic could be set to face his great rival in the quarter-finals in what is a very lopsided men's draw at Roland-Garros with rising Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz also in that half of the bracket and a potential opponent in the semi-finals.
Djokovic coach Ivanisevic lends hand to Cirstea at French Open
Sorana Cirstea made the French Open second round on Sunday with a little help from 2001 Wimbledon winner Goran Ivanisevic, the coach of world number one and reigning Roland Garros champion Novak Djokovic. The 32-year-old Romanian, who reached the quarter-finals in Paris in 2009, eased past Tatjana Maria 6-3, 6-3 to set up a clash with former US Open champion Sloane Stephens for a place in the last 32.
Novak Djokovic called out for error that has left him 'no longer mentally stable'
Serbian ex-tennis player and coach Radmilo Armenulic has suggested Novak Djokovic made an error parting ways with longtime coach Marian Vajda amid his difficult start to the 2022 season. As the French Open grows closer, Djokovic has yet to find his best form in four tournament appearances.
‘He only wanted one coach’ – Marian Vajda opens up on split with Novak Djokovic after 15-year spell together
Marian Vajda has opened up about his split from Novak Djokovic and explained that the Serbian “wanted to have only one coach.” Vajda was Djokovic’s former mentor and enjoyed a glorious 15-year spell with the current world no.1. Ad/> The duo initially parted ways in 2017 before reuniting in 2018, only to end their partnership again in December 2021 – a move which was only made public in March.
Novak Djokovic's ex-coach already has new player as Serb continues to find form in Madrid
Novak Djokovic's former coach Marian Vajda already has a new charge just months after ending his long-term partnership with the Serb. Vajda worked with the world No 1 for 15 years and was with him for all but one of Djokovic's 86 title victories but has now appeared to invest in world No 47 Alex Molcan.
Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Alexander Zverev face off ahead of French Open
Let’s get ready to rummmmmble! After three weeks of the ATP clay season where tennis’ prize fighters have managed to avoid each other like two heavyweight boxers in their prime, it’s finally time to slug it out in Madrid. Rafael Nadal will make his return to the ring after an injury-enforced absence, Novak Djokovic is raring to go again after battling his way to the final of the Serbia Open, Carlos Alcaraz comes in hot after winning the Barcelona Open, Stefanos Tsitsipas won Monte Carlo, then got knocked down by Alcaraz in Barcelona, but is back for more, and Alexander Zverev will be looking to find form as he defends his title. Ad/> It’s shaping up to be an intriguing tournament in the Spanish capital.