Djokovic Complains as Fans Are Shocked by the Presence of a Controversial Figure
Djokovic Complains as Fans Are Shocked by the Presence of a Controversial Figure
The 10-time Australian Open champion has expressed his dissatisfaction with a significant change at the Grand Slam tournament.
Novak Djokovic has pointed out a major issue with the new ‘coaching box’ at the Australian Open, voicing his discomfort over private conversations between players and their coaches being broadcast on television. Tennis fans were also stunned to see Patrick Mouratoglou in Naomi Osaka’s coaching team this week, as their working relationship had not been widely known until now.
The Controversial Change at Melbourne Park
Fans have been intrigued by the new coaching setup at the Melbourne Park Grand Slam, which allows players to communicate with their teams at the court level during matches. In recent years, the rules surrounding in-match coaching have been significantly relaxed, enabling players to receive advice and access real-time data and statistics during play.
However, Djokovic spoke out against the change following his four-set victory over world No. 125 Jaime Faria on Wednesday. He complained that his conversation with new coach Andy Murray had been publicly broadcast on TV, potentially allowing opponents to exploit strategic information.
Djokovic: ‘Tactics Must Be Kept Private’
“The only thing I don’t like about this is that someone from the opponent’s team could be watching the match, hear the conversation, and, of course, relay the information to their team within ten seconds. That’s something I really don’t like,” Djokovic stated.
He also emphasized the need for regulations to ensure strategic privacy: “I believe these tactical discussions should not be made public. If opponents know your strategy in advance, it could seriously impact the match’s outcome.”
What Are Fans Saying?
On social media, many fans have expressed their agreement with Djokovic, arguing that broadcasting strategic discussions could undermine the fairness of competition. Others, however, support the transparency, considering it a progressive step in hel
