Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner shared a training session this Thursday at Wimbledon, in an image that brought together the seven-time tournament champion and the current title defender on the same court. The Serbian, who is still chasing his eighth crown at the All England Club, acted as a training partner for the Italian in one of the days before the start of the London Grand Slam.
During the session, Djokovic was asked about the best advice he could give Sinner regarding the defense of his title. However, the Balkan made it clear that the world number one doesn't need any lessons from him.
"I don't think he needs my advice, to be honest, he's already doing very well. Today, I'm just trying to be the best sparring partner possible for him," he said with a laugh, before praising the Italian's progression.
Djokovic highlighted the extraordinary level Sinner has shown in recent seasons and stated that the Italian will know how to handle the responsibility of defending the title. "He has come off two incredible seasons in his career, so when the time comes to step onto the Centre Court, to see that fresh grass as the defending champion, he will understand that there is no other feeling in the world of tennis that can compare."
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The Serbian, who knows better than anyone what it means to triumph on Wimbledon's center court, went even further in valuing that experience. "Probably, it's in the top five of things within the world of sports," he affirmed. Far from offering tactical or mental recommendations, Djokovic preferred to convey a simple message to the reigning champion.
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"I have no advice for him, I would just tell him to enjoy the moment because there aren't many moments like this," he added. Words that reflect the respect between two generations destined to share the spotlight at Wimbledon and that demonstrate Djokovic's admiration for both Sinner's present and future.
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