Novak Djokovic: 'Denis Shapovalov lacking some experience on the big stage'
thinks that is making some huge steps forward. After defeating the Canadian in four sets, the 14-time Grand Slam winner said: Hes got the pretty complete game.
Hes got the big serve, a lot of rotation on the ball. He can hit it flat. He can hit it with a spin. I like his mentality. I like his confidence in himself, his approach. Hes very positive on the court, always backing himself up.
I like that. Obviously, hes lacking some experience playing on the big stage in the big matches, but thats going to come. I like the way he plays. He seems like a guy who dedicates a lot of time to training and to the process of understanding of how he can improve.
This kind of experiences can only help him. Djokovic was also asked if he ever trained during the late night prior the day before a match that could have started late. No, no, I have not done that I dont think ever, said Novak.
When I am aware that Im going to be scheduled at night, first or second, from 7:00, then I do train the day before around that time, around 7:00, but not around midnight. Is there anything he can do to prepare? It just depends.
Its also subjective. Somebody is an early riser, somebody likes to go to sleep late. It really does depend. Im not here with kids, so it allows me to sleep maybe a bit longer. Different kind of rhythm than when Im with my family.
Ive been used to getting up quite early. I do not specifically like very late nights and late matches, but it does happen. You just have to, I guess, deal with it. If there is any particular way? Im not doing push-ups at midnight before I go to sleep.
You train a bit later, and the whole routine is pushed back a little bit. But you also want to get a good nights sleep so your biological rhythm keeps going in the right way, I guess. ALSO READ: Rafael Nadal: Worse players than David Ferrer won a Grand Slam title
