Do not waste your young years, you cannot turn back time," Djokovic's surprising advice

le 06/11/2025 à 11h20

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In an interview given to the ATP media service, Novak Djokovic was asked what he would tell himself if he were his own coach when he was young.

Given his dedication to the sport, the Serb gave an answer that might be surprising. He states: "I would tell him to play the long game, to be patient and to trust the process.

And to try to have fun and enjoy that process as well. To find a balance between professional life and private life. Yes: being dedicated, being committed, working hard, that is essential.

But don't lose yourself in all of that. Do not waste your young years, which means you must also enjoy life, because you cannot turn back time.

Djokovic Novak

4e, 4830 points

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Let's make that wish for all 2000 plus players hoping for 5 wins each day. Hoping ŵhen we open the results page to see all green, and no red. And especially NO CANCELED matches.

From me and my rotti JAZ, I bid you all good night, and see you in...

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I love tennis

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why did tennis tonic void predictions on the match between Chwalinska and Huergo at the Quito tournament? The match was played to completion and on time. If TT feels the match is one sided, and of course it was, then don't put it up for prediction. This is getting irritating.

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The finals are here, and we scramble for the best finish. I've been chasing "King" all year and I was able to shrink the spread a little. Skelp is also closing the gap.

Seasons best to all the regulars in our league.

Will you all be back in the new year.?

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Steffi Graf completed a Golden Slam (not just a career Grand Slam) when she was 19. She is the only person to accomplish that, winning the four majors plus Olympic gold the same calendar year.

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