Wilander: “I think Djokovic will win 25 Grand Slam”

Mats Wilander surrendered to the determine of Novak Djokovic after the Serbian surpassed Dominic Thiem within the Australian Open remaining to get his eighth title in Melbourne and thus add his 17th Grand Slam title, remaining 2 of 19 of Rafa Nadal and three of the file of 20 he holds Roger Federer.

Wilander, winner of seven Grand Slam within the 80s (Three Australian Open, Three Roland Garros and a US Open) and three Davis Cups, and present commentator for Eurosport, commented in his gallery within the newspaper L'Équipe that the Serbian will enhance his account of nice titles. “I’d be stunned if I didn't win no less than two different Grand Slam this 12 months. In truth, I don't see somebody who can forestall me from profitable no less than 4 Grand Slam, or extra … I think he can win 25 Grand Slam titles till the tip of his profession. “

The Swede additionally applauded the ways utilized by Djokovic to beat Thiem within the remaining and the way the Serbian knew the best way to make the perfect use of his physique. “Novak has the unbelievable skill to play his finest tennis when crucial. Tactically, the lifeless time he requested within the third set with 4-1 allowed him to face up a bit. There was a time and it was not an excuse, however a purpose to not play lengthy factors and end discovering the great rhythm. We’ve seen it quite a bit. When he goes round, his rival is at all times stunned and Novak can impose his sport once more. So, with 3-Three within the fourth, Djokovic received twelve of the final 15 factors of the set. As if he had taken off and Dominic couldn’t observe him, catch him, within the final 45 minutes of the match due to the vitality he spent all through his earlier video games. “

Wilander additionally applauded Djokovic's fidelity in every sport and the depth in his sport. “He is aware of the best way to tire his opponent with out ever enjoying his finest tennis continuously. Novak by no means panics, even when he’s drained or annoyed. It's wonderful how every sport performs as if it had been a remaining, whatever the rival. “