Olga Danilovic, ranked 67th in the world, spoke on the Tennis Insider Club podcast about her relationship with Novak Djokovic, her countryman. Novak, one of the biggest stars in world tennis, attracts enormous attention and is a role model for many players, including Danilovic.
The 24-year-old already had the chance to play with him in mixed doubles at the United Cup, where they won, but at the US Open they lost in the first round to Daniil Medvedev and Mirra Andreeva.
Danilovic shared her emotions about playing with Djokovic, noting that he is a person who motivates you incredibly and awakens a strong desire to win. She emphasized that Novaks mindset is something unique, and she highlighted how important mentality is in tennis.
He is very involved with Serbian tennis, I would say Balkan, hes very open to us to speak about all the things, said Danilovic. And when youre young and you have no idea whats happening, you know asking him and him giving you advice its very different.
When you speak to himafter Ive finished the conversation Im like Give me a racket Im going to beat everyone, because you feel like he really mastered the game. Especially his mentality and the way hes dealing with a lot of things and Im very proud that I can call him my friend."- Danilovic said.
It's a responsibility to play with Djokovic
She clarified that playing with Novak brings a great responsibility, but also a huge motivation, because Novak knows how to motivate younger colleagues, especially at competitions like the one they performed at.
Such experiences certainly helped her progress and gain the necessary confidence.
Danilovic is a tennis player with enormous potential, and her great desire is to reach her best ranking again 32nd place and to continue progressing, because the fans of this tennis player are aware that she has the potential for much greater things.
