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His body language was different, he was smiling at the team, but that’s not Novak," Mouratoglou questions Djokovic's motivation at Roland Garros

His body language was different, he was smiling at the team, but that’s not Novak, Mouratoglou questions Djokovic's motivation at Roland Garros
Arthur Millot
le 18/06/2025 à 18h10
2 min de lecture

On his Instagram account, Osaka’s coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, reflected on Djokovic’s last match at Roland Garros. The Serb was defeated by Sinner in the tournament’s semifinals (6-4, 7-5, 7-6). For the Frenchman, the behavior of the Grand Slam record-holder didn’t seem the same as usual:

"His tennis was there, and I thought he could beat Jannik. He’s won many matches like that in the past, and most of the time, he’s found a way to turn things around. Physically and game-wise, he was there, but winning this kind of match isn’t just about tennis—it’s about mentality.

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I felt like he had accepted Sinner’s dominance. I didn’t see the Novak I know, and I still think his motivation wasn’t high enough. His body language during the match was different. He was smiling at his team, enjoying the moment—that’s not Novak. He’s a fighter. Now, he’s happy just being in a Grand Slam semifinal and competing against these guys. It’s no longer a matter of life or death.

In the Olympic final, on this same court, he was a bull ready to do anything to win. Back then, it was a matter of life or death. Proving he was the best in the world was the motivation he had before, when fans supported Federer and Nadal. I think that’s what really drove him. Now, he’s lost that edge because he’s become the greatest.

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Jannik Sinner
2e, 11500 points
Novak Djokovic
4e, 4830 points
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SH321
"He was smiling at his team, enjoying the moment ...".
Djokovic is wise enough to realize when his old body doesn't show up and no matter whether he's a fighter or not, if the body says 'you want me to do what?', it's not going to be a good day.
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Please don't push Djokovic to overdo his body. He is getting older each day, please allow him to enjoy his remaining days on court
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7j

I propose the following changes to the rules:

1...a walķover will not be a loss. We have no control of player's health. If he or she is entered in a contest we expect them to play.

2...an incomplete match is not a loss. If a player forfeits we pick another match if there are more to choose.

3...this also applies if TT cancels a match. TT will not take hours to decide an outcome.

How about leavin...

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7j

It's a shame that so many matches are being canceled. TT ,you are destroying your game ,and thereby killing your app. I don't know how many matches others have had canceled , but I'm at 3 and it's only thursday.

As a long time player and lover of this game , I don't know how much of this I can tolerate. For example I waited hours last night for you to confirm my win and post my points. Every ot...

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11j

This week I have used all my formulas and best guesses to try to achieve the high score jimandlori958 set in our last competition. I am two games short because of cancelations and I need all wins to get there.

15j

why did tennis tonic void predictions on the match between Grenier and Hsu at the Kobe tournament? The match was played to completion and on time.

15j

Grenier def Ysu 6-2 , 6-2 at Kobe today and the TT canceled the match.

2nd for me this week.

17j

An impressive win.. Congrats to our winner this week, jimandlori958 and with a score that could not be caught or matched. I don't remember a 56 in a while with our group. Nice to see everyone using the 2 point predictions. Can't win without 'em.

21j

Son of a gun, pow. You going for the 3peat? Do it, but I'm chasing and so is Jimandlori. lol

24j

POWWOW , Congratulations you did it again and by slim percentage points. Keep it going....

25j

Can anybody tell why going on matches of WTA Final is not included within daily predictions