"Starting to walk on eggshells:": Former coach of Federer believes Djokovic's planning for Grand Slam tournaments is impeccable

Thursday, 07 September 2023 at 10:26

Roger Federer’s former coach Severin Luthi believes that current world number two Novak Djokovic has now started to walk on ‘eggshells’.

The 36-year-old is currently taking part in the US Open 2023 where he has already booked his place in the quarterfinal after defeating Croatia’s Borna Gojo in the round of 16 fixture on Sunday with a score of 6-2, 7-5, 6-4.

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Luthi, who coached the former world number one, was quoted in a report where he stated that Djokovic is now walking on ‘eggshells’, knowing fully well that his body is not strong enough to bail him out of trouble every time.

“He knows he can no longer dance on all counts,” he said. If you make major mistakes at this age, it can have serious consequences. Djokovic is also starting to walk on eggshells.

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“The way Djokovic plans his career at his age is excellent. In addition, he has the gift, like Roger in the past, of not having to play a lot of preparation tournaments. He is simply at the top right away.

“When you have been there for so long, you also have to think about what still pleases you. So you may miss out on one more tournament.”

Djokovic is now set to face America’s Taylor Fritz in the quarterfinal of the fourth and final Grand Slam of the year on Tuesday.

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