During a Wimbledon match, BBC analyst Jamie Murray expressed concerns that Novak Djokovic’s habit of hitting his leg multiple times might have negative repercussions. Djokovic struck his leg 11 times while facing Arthur Rinderknech, almost jeopardizing his lead in the match.
Although this unusual strategy eventually helped Djokovic secure a hard-fought win, Murray suggested that it could leave him with bruises the next day. Murray remarked, “That might leave a mark in the morning. He might regret that tomorrow.” Another pundit, Tim Henman, also weighed in on Djokovic’s actions, indicating that it was somewhat excessive but possibly necessary for motivation.
Henman added, “I think he knew the early part of that fourth set, having lost the third set, was going to be vital to really change the momentum. And I thought the fourth set was just top quality from both men.”
After Djokovic’s triumph, Henman discussed potential concerns about the physical toll on the player. He highlighted Djokovic’s past struggles with extended matches affecting his performance in later stages of tournaments.
In a post-match interview, Djokovic reflected on his mental and physical state, emphasizing the challenges he faced during the match and his ongoing efforts to perform at his best. He also humorously mentioned his daughter teaching him dance moves, expressing hopes for improvement in that area.
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