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'So they can have the guts to try': John McEnroe urges younger tennis players to watch Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic sealed a dominating 6-1 6-4 6-2 win against Thanasi Kokkinakis in his Wimbledon men's singles second round match.

Published on: Jun 29, 2022, 20:55:37 IST
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Novak Djokovic was in imperious form as he cruised past Thanasi Kokkinakis 6-1 6-4 6-2 in his Wimbledon men's singles second round match at Centre Court, on Wednesday. Aiming for his fourth Wimbledon title in a row and seventh overall, Djokovic didn't give his opponent any chance and son by straight sets. Such was his domination that even tennis legend John McEnroe lavished praise on the Serbian star. While commentating for the BBC, Enroe even urged younger players to watch the current world no. 3. When the top seed won the first set, Enroe commented, "Djokovic has just served and volleyed three points in a row".

Novak Djokovic celebrates beating Thanasi Kokkinakis during their men's singles tennis match on the third day of the 2022 Wimbledon Championships. (AFP)
Novak Djokovic celebrates beating Thanasi Kokkinakis during their men's singles tennis match on the third day of the 2022 Wimbledon Championships. (AFP)

"Ok it was 5-1 and 30-0 but that’s why younger players should be watching these kinds of players so they can have the guts to try it themselves but in the big moments. That would be the first rule in my coaching book, to watch and study these guys", he further added.

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Both Djokovic and Kokkinakis have only met once previous and even then the Australian lost in straight sets, seven years back at Roland Garros. But he is also famous for defeating Roger Federer in the second round of the 2018 Miami Masters.

 
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