Novak Djokovic has received a lot of criticism in recent times, mainly due to the choice to send a letter to Tennis Australia asking for a relaxation of the restrictive measures for the 72 players in solitary confinement in Melbourne.
In addition to receiving a negative response from the competent authorities, the requests of the number 1 in the world have certainly not met the approval of the already hostile Australian public opinion. The attempt of the 33-year-old Serbian to clarify his intentions through an official note was of little use.
Nole reportedly required better food for athletes, fitness equipment and the ability for players to move into private homes with tennis courts. Interviewed by Eurosport.de, US Open 2020 finalist Alexander Zverev defended the 17-time Grand Slam champion, insisting that Djokovic is often misinterpreted and portrayed as the villain of every situation.
The Belgrade veteran will be one of the protagonists of the second edition of the ATP Cup with his national team.
Zverev on Novak Djokovic
“Novak Djokovic was just there as a leader and as the No. 1 player in the world and he sent the letter out,” Alexander Zverev said.
“It was not his own letter, it was the points that were asked by other players…He was again portrayed as the bad guy.” Alexander Zverev acknowledged the bias from the authorities too, while claiming that the difference between the facilities in Adelaide and Melbourne was ‘maybe a bit unfair’
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“They have their own training area there and actually their own facility,” Zverev said. “They can also go out for five hours, but spend five hours on the field if they want. That is maybe a bit unfair. He was just standing up for others.
Novak Djokovic has received a lot of criticism in recent times, mainly due to the choice to send a letter to Tennis Australia asking for a relaxation of the restrictive measures for the 72 players in solitary confinement in Melbourne.
In addition to receiving a negative response from the competent authorities, the requests of the number 1 in the world have certainly not met the approval of the already hostile Australian public opinion. The attempt of the 33-year-old Serbian to clarify his intentions through an official note was of little use.
Nole reportedly required better food for athletes, fitness equipment and the ability for players to move into private homes with tennis courts. Interviewed by Eurosport.de, US Open 2020 finalist Alexander Zverev defended the 17-time Grand Slam champion, insisting that Djokovic is often misinterpreted and portrayed as the villain of every situation.
The Belgrade veteran will be one of the protagonists of the second edition of the ATP Cup with his national team.
Zverev on Novak Djokovic
“Novak Djokovic was just there as a leader and as the No. 1 player in the world and he sent the letter out,” Alexander Zverev said.
“It was not his own letter, it was the points that were asked by other players…He was again portrayed as the bad guy.” Alexander Zverev acknowledged the bias from the authorities too, while claiming that the difference between the facilities in Adelaide and Melbourne was ‘maybe a bit unfair’
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“They have their own training area there and actually their own facility,” Zverev said. “They can also go out for five hours, but spend five hours on the field if they want. That is maybe a bit unfair. He was just standing up for others.
