‘Cause for anger’ – Novak Djokovic coach Ivanisevic prays for fans to support Rafael Nadal at French Open

Goran Ivanisevic, his coach, Novak Djokovic, said he would thrill the hostile crowd with his spectacular encounter with Rafael Nadal in the French Open quarter-finals.

The greats meet under the spotlight at Roland Garros on Tuesday night, and Nadal is expected to have the lion’s share of support having won the title 13 times and Djokovic’s wavering popularity.

With Nadal winning his 21st Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in January, Djokovic has added incentive to defeat his great rival as he tries to equal his tally of Grand Slams in Paris.

Ivanisevic revealed that he is casting old footage in an effort to find any small merits. Djokovic leads the showdown 30-28, although the record was flipped 7-2 in favor of Nadal at Roland Garros.

“I watched the match from last year, I watched the 2020 match 10 times, and I will watch it again. There is always something,” he said.

“We have to pay due respect to the man who has won Roland Garros 13 times. We are in his living room. Show respect, but not too much. Well done Rafa, but I will try to beat you.”

“If you’re not playing well, it doesn’t matter when the match is played – 5am, noon or 9pm.

“If Novak wants to win, he has to be ready to play 27 sets and 57 hours.”

The cooler nights are expected to be in Djokovic’s favour, as Nadal is unable to achieve his legendary spin with the ball becoming heavier.

Much has been said about the organizers’ schedule dilemma at Roland Garros given that Nadal has made it clear that he does not enjoy playing on clay in the evenings.

“He’s won the championship 13 times, and if he has a request, listen to him. It’s part of Roland-Garros history.

“We know that there is no one greater than [the tournament]Nobody is bigger than a Grand Slam, but in the end, it’s a matter of business and we understand that. “

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