Bellucci on Djokovic: "He gets angry if things don't go as planned"

Invited to train with Novak Djokovic during the last US Open, Mattia Bellucci discovered a champion of relentless rigor. Between intensity, anger, and learning, the young Italian recounts an experience as grueling as it is unforgettable.

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Clément Gehl

le 09/12/2025 à 11h48

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Bellucci Mattia Djokovic Novak

Interviewed by Spazio Tennis, Mattia Bellucci reflected on his training session with Novak Djokovic during the last US Open. He notably observed a partner of extreme demands, who can sometimes lack patience.

He stated: "Unlike other big names, training with Nole involves a much higher level of demand.

He demands extreme precision from himself and his team, and if things don't go as planned, he gets angry. I tried to make this training session useful for him; the pressure was enormous.

In terms of emotion and intensity, this session allowed me to progress, to become stronger. Reaching such a level of expectation with the greatest player of all time… I never imagined finding myself in such a situation."