Tennis, Wellander: ‘I wouldn’t be surprised if Djokovic didn’t go to Australia’

“I think the Australian Open is doing what they have to do as the Australian government has decided that these will be the rules. It will be a big deal for the tournament if some unvaccinated players don’t participate, but there will also be other opportunities. I don’t know. What Novak Djokovic will do. Melbourne It’s his most successful Grand Slam and it would be the most natural place for him to break the deadlock 20 in a Grand Slam with Roger and Rafa. But at the same time I think Novak thinks about his health. He thinks so, I wouldn’t be surprised at all if Novak doesn’t go to Australia. Will it hurt Championship? Yes. But I think we are still in the Covid era and we should be grateful for every tournament that has been played. It has been a difficult year for the players and the organisers.”

In Djokovic’s season

“Novak arguably had the best season ever in 2021, but he came in with a bit of energy at the US Open, the ATP Finals and maybe the Olympics. So it wasn’t a good idea to be in Tokyo. Paris Bercy. He had fun. He smiled a lot. It was great seeing his family and his kids. He’s now thinking about the long-term: It’s not about winning the Grand Slam tournaments yet, but about being the best tennis player ever on the male court.”

So Sener

“Jannick will be one of the big three, the big four, the big five, no matter what name we give to the next group of players who will stay at the top of the rankings for many years. I think there will be more than three. Start talking about the Big Top Ten and I think everyone They will be able to compete for Grand Slam titles in the next 10 years.”

Your Federer

“He will be back. I don’t think he will play many matches unless he realizes he still has a chance to win. He knows how to listen to his body, but it is getting harder. When will he retire.”