Novak Jjokovic has returned to Mutua Madrid Open after skipping the past two editions, but based on this vision of a recent training session, it doesn’t seem to go smoothly.
The spotlight naturally shifted to the Serbs as local hero Carlos Alcaraz retreated at the last minute.
Djokovic cuts out an annoyed person while preparing for Arthur Phil.
At one point he snapped: “f**k sports, tennis, everything else!”
The explosions are not entirely distinctive, but have painted some strange pictures for some.
Some, at 37, leads the tally of the greatest Grand Slams of all time, while others wonder if he’s not on the beach with his feet raised, instead of being a slave in the Spanish sun.
“That’s amazing,” one person wrote.
“The record-breaking champion of 24-time SLAM winners is extremely upset in practice when he can retire and stroll around like a goat.”
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“Everyone says they want to be an elite athlete, billionaire, or world-renowned entertainer, but to get to that point you have to have a maniacal work ethic and a competitive mental illness,” writes another.
“Djokovic hasn’t had a delicious cheat meal for decades. He can’t quit if he tries it or quits.”
He is scheduled to open a campaign against Matteo Arnald on Saturday the 26th.
