Rafael Nadal’s uncle, Toni Nadal, criticizes Novak Djokovic, claiming that the current World No. 1 is nowhere near the player he was a decade ago. Toni Nadal, a prominent figure in the tennis world and former coach of his nephew for almost 30 years, has always been outspoken about the sport. In a recent interview with Huelva Informacion, he expressed his dissatisfaction with the lack of tactical skills in the new generation of players.
Toni Nadal specifically mentioned Novak Djokovic as an example, highlighting that his game has significantly declined over the years. According to him, Djokovic’s level has dropped, and he urged the emerging stars of the sport to enhance their skills by adopting new tactics and techniques.
Furthermore, Toni Nadal emphasized that while tennis remains physically and mentally challenging, it has lost its creativity and tactical brilliance due to the excessive reliance on ball speed. He believes that players, including rising stars like Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, rely too heavily on power rather than strategic brilliance. Although their athleticism adds to the excitement of the sport, the current technical approach prevents them from showcasing their creativity on the court.
According to the Source firstsportz.com