Many eyes are focused Nova Djokovic. Logical, seven Wimbledon titles, 24 Grand Slam titles. A tennis legend at the age of 37. Although in the current edition right now the focus is on the knee pad he wears on his right leg. It’s not because of the color, a gunmetal gray that strays from the traditional white that an All England Club usually requires that is more permissive in accessories. But because of how the Serbian’s injury evolved.
A month ago, he left a Paris clinic on crutches after undergoing surgery for a meniscal tear in his right knee. He took a risk, because in a few weeks the clay court will return with the Olympic Games in Roland Garros, where he was injured, but his passion for Wimbledon and his love for the impossible have become stronger.
He loves being a superhero, and he applies himself to it. Only a few are capable of sacrifice and improvement. Disciplined, there is no ‘no’ when it comes to reaching an important event.
Among those who want to see his debut with the Czech Vit Kopriva in the center court, how he moved to grass, where slips can finish everything in a second, another legendary athlete, the British Ronnie O’Sullivan.
It operates in a more minority discipline than tennis, but one that creates passions. This is a snooker myth. His presence in the stands did not go unnoticed, and ended up revealing one of the most hidden passions of Novak Djokovic.
Asked about O’Sullivan, the Balkan revealed that “I am his fan. I watch snooker because of him. Since I was a child. I saw him play many years ago.” It all started because “my dad liked to watch snooker”.
And ‘Nole’ discovered Ronnie. “I just saw him. If he didn’t play, I wouldn’t watch billiards. Only when he played.”
The two had a meeting at Wimbledon. “It’s the first time. It was great. He’s one of the greats in the sport that I followed when I was young. Having him around has been very nice.”
There is a pending challenge. “I hope we can play snooker together. I’m good at pool, but I’m not good at snooker. I’ve tried it a few times and it’s very difficult.”
Djokovic ended that Ronald ‘Ronnie’ O’Sullivan “He’s a really nice person. A good person. And a lot of fun.”
Source: La Verdad
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