Former Sparring Partner Claims Unpleasant Practice Sessions With Novak Djokovic
PARIS (AP) — Retired French tennis player Jules Marie, who gained online recognition through his YouTube channel documenting his career, has criticized his practice experiences with Novak Djokovic, alleging the world No. 1 was “execrable” during their sessions.
Marie Details Negative Experiences with Djokovic
Marie, who served as Djokovic’s sparring partner at the 2021 french Open, claims Djokovic was consistently unpleasant during their five practice sessions. “I played five times with him, he was execrable five times,” Marie stated. He described instances where Djokovic would refuse to play balls he deemed too high, threatening to remove Marie from the court if it happened again.
Specific Grievances Highlighted
Marie recounted a particular incident where Djokovic allegedly had his coach serve instead, and then responded to Marie’s return by hitting the ball high into the air, which Marie interpreted as disrespectful.
Contrasting Views Emerge From Other Sparring Partners
In contrast to Marie’s experience, Thibault Venturino, another frequent sparring partner at Roland Garros, had described Djokovic in 2016 as being as relaxed as roger Federer and rafael Nadal. Venturino,highlighting Djokovic’s remarkable skill,noted the difficulty in returning his serves,emphasizing Djokovic’s unbelievable reaction speed and precision.
Djokovic Camp Yet to Respond
As of yet,there has been no response from Novak Djokovic or his representatives regarding Marie’s claims. The allegations add an engaging dimension to the public perception of the tennis star.
What specific instances of Djokovic’s alleged “execrable” behavior during practice sessions did Jules Marie cite?
Former Sparring Partner Claims Unpleasant Practice Sessions With Novak Djokovic: Q&A
Get the inside scoop on the controversy! Here’s a fast Q&A to break down the recent claims about Novak Djokovic’s practice sessions:
Q&A
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Q: Who is Jules Marie?
A: Jules Marie is a retired French tennis player and YouTuber who documented his career online. He was a sparring partner for novak Djokovic at the 2021 French Open.
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Q: What exactly did Marie claim about Djokovic?
A: Marie alleged that Djokovic was “execrable” (very bad) during their five practice sessions. He said Djokovic was unpleasant, refused to play certain balls, and behaved disrespectfully.
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Q: Can you give an example of Djokovic’s alleged behavior?
A: marie recounted an instance where Djokovic had his coach serve rather of playing the point and then hit the return high in the air, which Marie perceived as a slight.
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Q: Are there any other perspectives on Djokovic’s behavior?
A: Yes, Thibault Venturino, another sparring partner from 2016, described Djokovic as relaxed, highlighting his skill and precision.
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Q: Has Djokovic responded to the allegations?
A: Not yet. There has been no official response from Djokovic or his representatives.
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Q: What can we learn from this?
A: Even the best in the world have off days! Its a reminder that pressure and competition can sometimes bring out less than desirable behaviors,even in the world of professional sports.
Want to know more? stay tuned for any developments or responses from Djokovic’s camp regarding thes claims.
