Eye of the coach: "Novak Djokovic's body is extremely young for his age!"

I love breaking down all that’s happening in the tennis world. More often than not, I’m doing that over on tennismajors.com. Now, I’m thrilled to share some of my analysis with you here on my KZbin channel as well.
Today, I’m looking at the incredible case of Novak Djokovic. The 24-time Grand Slam champion is 36 years old and is in perfect shape physically. It’s remarkable that we see Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz going toe-to-toe on the tennis court, matching each other physically, and yet there’s a 16-year age gap between the two of them.
Physically, I believe Djokovic could play at the highest level until he’s in his 40s. There are plenty of other factors contributing to the longevity of his career so he may not; but his body is capable of it.
This exceptional physical ability is due to Djokovic’s years of commitment to training his body. His court coverage is second-to-none, while his flexibility and endurance are far superior to what would be expected of an athlete his age.
Part of Djokovic’s athleticism is thanks to his body type, which is the perfect makeup for a tennis player. However, it’s also down to his focus and dedication to working with the best professionals every single day, improving his body to become a better athlete.
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Patrick

[@chanchanxx]

In soccer, you can play until you're 40 with the help of your teammates, but in tennis playing until you're 40 is crazy unbelievable

[@pobnoonmunch2255]

Competitive footballers can’t compete at top flight at 40 at all. Even keepers flag around their late thirties. Top infield players tend to go to weaker leagues in their mid thirties. Like MLS / ASL or nowadays Middle East and China.

[@ToxicFarm]

In tennis, you play singles or doubles. It is not a collective sport where there are more players, so you can rest a little.

[@lukassevering2863]

LOL this guy has never seen soccer before xD

[@matiasprieto7933]

LOL soccer

[@athletes6724]

​@@lukassevering2863​ Brother in football every player will get max 4-5 min time on the ball. Less ball time And had more recovery time. In tennis 3-4 hours matches No help you has too play full match Back to back matches Every round is knock out if you wanted tittle you have to win all the matches 20-24 hours of recovery time Also football is not expensive sports Clubs are providing all that things While in tennis you has to do by yourself Win matches and pay your bills. Also in football In one movement you can win the game But in tennis 3-4 hours to win. One simple logic team sports are more easier In football world cup is biggest thing because every round is knock out. While in tennis Every tournament Every round is knock out.

[@elwingy]

The craziest thing is that it seems that when Djokovic retires from this sport he will still have a perfect body to live out the rest of his days in comparison to most athletes who have to carry broken bodies with lots of problems for the rest of their lives... it is absolutely nuts. Just look at Nadal... The lengths Djokovic goes to keep his body in shape I think is unprecedented regardless of sport.

[@bogdanadzic9305]

Nadal is faking injuries

[@dejandespotovic683]

Novak is one of the best athletes ever! Selected nutrition, exercises and mental stability are brought almost to perfection - that's what the results say!

[@chris10hi]

Yes its amazing to watch this phenomena of drive and positive energy that is Novak. I am a huge admirer.

[@hopsterbb2571]

Lance Armstrong had a lot of blind admirers

[@aleks8283]

​@@hopsterbb2571so what are you saying?

[@natasakrstic4599]

​@@hopsterbb2571first, Novak wouldn't poison his body, second, even if he tried he would be disqualified immediately.

[@yogeshgurjar3290]

Thanks Patric sir 🙏 Love from Novak Djokovic fan ❤

[@drtash21]

By the time he retires, Stefan will be on the tour 😂😂😂 I predict a Djokovic vs Djokovic showdown at the 2033 Australian Open.

[@SamoukiTuki]

hahahaha best comment

[@stanaimamovic5055]

😮😂

[@user-cw7mh2be1j]

😂

[@samuelwarbah4504]

The rest of the boys can go home.

[@keletscalceta6776]

Would love to see that. 😁

[@muhammadzakariaumar9254]

that's why Djokovic didn't take the Covid Vaccine. He was worried about his body health.

[@nicolagianaroli2024]

And the top medical team he use recommended not to

[@federicotown8052]

Djokovic is a beast !

[@pashapasovski5860]

Djokovic is limber, not heavy footed like Rafa, he's also two handed unlike Federer and Federer played until 39,not as dominant as Nole, because Nole is faster and more adapted mentally than anyone else!

[@IrenaDeacon]

Definitely. I see him winning 30 slams and not stopping anytime soon. If he doesn't win the Olympic games 2024, I have no doubt he will attempt 2028. His body is indeed much younger than his age and mental strength is on another level😊❤

[@user-ow7ob7fq7p]

he pays great attention to his nutrition. After finding out that he is intolerant to gluten and cutting it of he became number one. The food we can not digest causes inflammation, inflammation causes injury, fatigue, lack of resilience and lack of concentration. every elite athlete should be tested and find the optimum nutrition plan for themselves.

[@rammohan1991]

Lol he is Hooked up on jamba juice .

[@aleks8283]

​@@rammohan1991how do you know?

[@rammohan1991]

@@aleks8283 the real question is , how do you not know ..

[@aleks8283]

@@rammohan1991 no, it is not. It's how do you know?

[@rammohan1991]

@@aleks8283 well he says so himself , doesn’t he …

[@joaoflavionatividade1506]

This is because he takes good care of his body.

[@billrerikson6378]

That is a big factor aswell but it's also genetics.

[@milosradulovic8998]

​@@billrerikson6378Self-Discipline, Self-Care, and Self-awareness and they you will see what body can do it!

[@abhijeetyadav6075]

You are the best coach ever I have seen in my 15 years life 😊

[@danran4601]

Nole the GOAT 🐐🐐🐐

[@mysticnomad89]

goat of weak next gen era 😂

[@pobnoonmunch2255]

@@mysticnomad89Not at all, he’s won so many GS’ with the majority achieved during the period of the most successful players ever. He competed against the best and won more than anyone else ever. He just happens to be able to carry on winning now.

[@pobnoonmunch2255]

@@mysticnomad89 He won the majority of his record breaking tally of GS’ during the time of the most successful players in the open era. That he can continue adding more now is just a testament to his conditioning (and good fortune). But still, he rose to the top amoung the all time greats. And has winning head to head records against them.

[@zlatkostevanovic5891]

@@mysticnomad89 don't be jealous that djokovic is leading heads to head against roger and rafa

[@mysticnomad89]

@@zlatkostevanovic5891 Who leads h2h grand slams ? nadal djokovic 😂

[@bigrobsydney]

The single best example, for me, of this pursuit of bodily autonomy, was Novak's insistence to NOT take a covid vaccine, knowing that "the powers that be" would likely exclude him from playing specific tournaments. He knew the consequences, and STILL, decided to be the one to decide what goes into his body, and to not be forced, despite seemingly the entire world being against him, to take something that he was not 100% sure of. And we saw the backlash; it was not small. He was deported from Australia, and faced a potential ban for years. He is meticulous about what he chooses to put in his body in terms of medicine, drugs, and food. He changed his diet. Novak is like the ultimate professional. If he can get a 1% edge by doing something, he'll do it. If he does enough of these small things, then his edge becomes significant. It's up to the other players to find a way. Bravo.

[@vikrambansal1375]

Realistically he can play till 43...his body may still hold up but mentally he might get fatigued and if he crosses 35 slam tally his motivation might drop a bit and he may start to see other areas of enjoyment by retiring like being with his family / friends and being in Serbia...!!

[@TrumpforPresident24]

Don't retire and become a couch potatoes. You worked your body this far and you gonna let everything go. Don't.

[@MikeyMeM3]

As long as he doesn't get injured during the games hopefully then yes

[@Laland_1196]

You are dreaming too much .he won't win slams after age 38. .he will reach finals and lose

[@0kos.]

​@@Laland_1196You still doubt Novak after everything he achieved

[@Laland_1196]

@@0kos. I'm not doubting him ..i think he will slow down as he age and retire. That's what I want..I don't want him to win forever 🌞

[@adamsawicki1221]

Well put!

[@cvrc8728]

Wooow, what an coach insight.... my grandma could told you the same 😂

[@Shankar-Bhaskar]

Djokovic definitely is the healthiest and fittest of all the top tennis players that have ever played the sport. Federer and Nadal were forever battling major injuries throughout their career and not just towards the end of their careers. Novak, on the other hand, has never been plagued by serious injuries in his career. That is a credit to his discipline, conditioning, diet, and fitness

[@nicolagianaroli2024]

….and not taking the jab of course

[@ashithshankar7492]

Dude federer wasn't nursing injuries throughout his career

[@Shankar-Bhaskar]

@@ashithshankar7492 He was, he said in one of his interviews that he has had a troublesome back since his teens.

[@kelvintrollol]

In your video, you show pictures of Novak working out in the gym. That is very misleading. Why not show Novak with his diet? Diet is way, way more important.

[@Lucas-tc4io]

🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐👑👑👑👑👑🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@shiftt.]

The 40 years old Novak will be doing winners on the third shot after serving, to finish the point without having to run. 🧠

[@_observer_-xk7hb]

And even more impressive that he managed to stay so healthy without being vaccinated.

[@nicolagianaroli2024]

Is it sarcastic? I hope so

[@lukajovanovic7310]

The whole point of not getting vaccinated is to stay healthy, how brainwashed u people are...

[@johnrenehan7406]

.....add to this his experiance & mental toughness ( helped by diet n all the other stuff ) But along with this - he has more of an all round game than virtually all the others except Alceraz. As an example , look at every other player in the top 20 or 30 ; only 3 can volley n play the net and finish a point at the highest level under pressure ; Alceraz , Djokovic & Tsipass. The rest are very ordinary in this regard - in my opinion thats also an important difference thats greatly helped Djokovic stay at the top

[@tonyrappa4611]

Why not I'm playing the best tennis of my life at 60 years old

[@pobnoonmunch2255]

You are

[@tonyrappa4611]

It's because I'm watching the ball better than ever

[@milankostic5401]

If staying healty (no injuries) he might perform until 47, if aim is just to play anyhow and not to win any titles But his aim is to win not just titles, but biggest titles... maintaining top level required for that is something else. And such aim will naturally disappear at some point 😇 Who knows what is the age limit, it more depends what is the target.

[@petarpavic112]

41, 42 is possible there is no way he play until 47, healthy or not

[@jackmorre7304]

He will play until he can compete to the highest level, there’s no reason to play at 42-43 if he will start to lose at early stages of tournaments, but I think he knows it very well

[@roystonsmith3661]

He will play till he is able to win and then he may stop because after that every time he plays it will affect his statistics. He is a numbers guy and he may want to keep his records intact.

[@milankostic5401]

Well, look at a players like Murray or Wawrinka, who play ever since year 2016 without winning any Big titles anymore. They play and they perform fine enough for the last 7 years, but a princess is in another castle Should they stop playing because of no Big results like before? No, they shouldnt stop. Players retire either because of injury or if not being able to win anything or well if results are not good enough. Anyway, as long a seasonal W-L results of whatever Top player are sort of positive, it still makes sense to play.

[@hitthurdeaux]

47?! It’s like asking a 5 year old 😂

[@michaelscoots]

You’re missing quite possibly the most important thing for staying young and vibrant - being able to play into your 40’s at a top level. The fuel you put in the tank! Djokovic’s diet today was a journey that started with allergies and sensitivities to gluten. The fact that he has an open mind is what got him to where he is today with regards to diet. He fuels himself on a whole food plant based diet but in the framework of @medicalmedium protocols. I believe other players like Federer, Nadal and Delpo could’ve prevented surgeries and missing out on competing if they followed Djokovic’s diet. Don’t underestimate the fuel that goes in the tank!

[@domantasnorkus5524]

SImple, Nole had only one elbow injury in his career, he's insanely good with maintaining injury free body, that's a gift from above.

[@wanzacharywanisa5762]

How’s Holger doing

[@peterbedford2610]

Nole has never really been injured. This is amazing given his level of play.

[@hitthurdeaux]

He did, once. 2017 I believe

[@milankostic5401]

Nah, he had a serious elbow injury entire 2017 constantly trying to play under painkillers, as he heavely tried to avoid to have any surgery for a long time. After AO 2018 losing in 4R he finnaly decide to go to that elbow surgery. It was not just 2017 really, he was having that elbow pain issue ever since about middle of 2016 to the middle of 2018. So about 2 years he was struggling more or less with that.

[@fortissimoX]

I believe that once he reaches all the goals that are unachieavable by others - for instance 444 weeks no1, 111 tournaments, 30 slams, he will simply lose motivation to continue living like that, and he will decide to stop and finally live normal family life, and dedicate his time to some of his other interests that he surely has plenty. I only hope that the reason for his retirement won't be any kind of injury.

[@nicolagianaroli2024]

I suspect he is after Olympic Games. I guess he love the idea of wearing gold medal while forcing NATO country to listen to Serbian anthem

[@mattcheah69]

Dont just cut one part of the speech and make it the video headling Taking in totality the explanation, it is important to note that patrick also mentioned that djoko has to make sure His body stays w him…

[@eebbeerrttpp]

Djokovic will retire at the end of 2025 at the age of 38. He will win three more grand slams before he retires. Then that's it. There's a life beyond tennis.

[@ljubisastankov1501]

He talked about Olimpik games in Los Angeles with coach Ivanisevic... So, I don't think that he will retire for year and half.

[@hitthurdeaux]

Finally a realistic prediction.

[@rickyismyuncle4485]

Didnt Federer win AO older than Djokovic is now playing several 5 setters? lol Lets not over exaggerate fitness, Djokovic is clearly showing physical decline. Its his ability to adapt playstyles, serve and volley for example. Djokovic can do it all depending on the time, surface or opponent. Be water my friend - Bruce Lee

[@nemitv1157]

He win because Djokovic was injured still top Level for old man.

[@IEATPEACH]

Wawrinka tanked the semis so Federer could face Nadal fresh.

[@sonicmoj1]

False. Roger is born on August 8, 1981. He won AO 2017 which puts him at 35 years old. Djokovic won USO Open at 36. Federer was 37 years old when he played Wimbledon 2019 final. Djokovic will be 37 in May 2024 and I believe he will be in a finals at age 38 (2025) something Federer never did. Federer fitness level and diet not even on the same planet as Djokovic. Federer was eating Swiss cheese all the time. Dairy is terrible for anyone regardless if allergies or not. Trust me. Federer was not eating macademia/cashew cheese. He was eating dairy cheeses and swiss chocolates.

[@hitthurdeaux]

Exactly this. It’s Djokovic’s raw technical prowess is every facet of tennis plus his unrivaled clutch mentality that’s won him so many trophies this year. Fans seem to forget how many 7-5 and 7-6’s he required this past year. I love Djokovic but everybody declines due to age.

[@planewreck4214]

Yes and heavyweight boxers peak at 40 what’s the point

[@ninjamele9355]

Novak will play till 50 years😊

[@catapetrovich6688]

This is good news! Perhaps Novak can play until 50 and possibly break evey single record of his! That would send the tennis records to the archives where they belong!

[@hitthurdeaux]

Do you not feel embarrassed to say something like this?

[@catapetrovich6688]

@@hitthurdeaux Do you not feel stupid to ask such an absurd question? Feel embarrased, absolutely not. Does it hurt your sensabilities so much to read that "Novak Djokovic's Body is extremely young for his age!"? If that's the case, why shouldn't he strive to break all records? May be 50 is the new 40 once Djokovic get there, haven't you thought about that?

[@THUNDERATTACK]

This Man is expert for tennis!

[@Jonathan-mp3ju]

Why would anyone believe a single thing you have to say when you’ve ruined Simona Halep’s professional tennis career?

[@paulm2137]

Whatever he eats I hope he keeps the all black racquet. I don't like that speed pro paint job...

[@rosali6824]

Wrong, Dyokovic is using taopatch. If he looks so young, therefore Patrick Mouratoglu is wrong.

[@ciuzdamm]

And he didn't get injected. Think about it!

[@Smileater]

There ACTUAL ACADEMIC research confirming we have two types of age: Chronological and biological. The chronological is the one that applies to everybody and depends on when you were born. The biological depends on YOUR HABITS and how well you take care of your health. This is where Djokovic has excelled, altogether with Lendl and others.

[@TrumpforPresident24]

It's American food that cause people to age faster. And on top of that testosterone cause you to age faster too. But to negate these, you have to exercise a bit to remove all of these from your body.

[@Jackripster69]

Im 53 and never failed to perform

[@Turrican60]

Well, not so far.......

[@jomoanderson5596]

Patrick, we're Gemini's. Me, You and Novak, so, you're going to give him props in terms of how youthful he's moving but at some point between now,& forty his inability to bounce back from a tough Match is gonna hit him in the face. Time is the ultimate Master of everyone's destiny.

[@uhleka]

Based on 2024 so far dont think this holds up.

[@AlyoshaKaramazov.]

Which explains why it was crucial for Novak to say no to the Covid vaccinations. He was even willing to contract Covid, thereby gaining immunity for a long time, instead of putting a wide assortment of questionable, experimental ingredients into his blood stream. But because his autonomy went against the political and popular trends, he was treated like a nefarious outcast.

[@Stu49583]

I like Djokovic a lot too but this irrational phobia of the vaccine is so strange. Do you seriously believe that the covid virus is less dangerous than the vaccine? Just because you don't understand the vaccine's mechanism and how it gives you protection does not mean it is more dangerous than the covid itself. Also almost every single player besides Djokovic got the vaccine, can you tell any of them having any problems due to it? I received the vaccine myself and had zero long term implications. I also caught covid and covid was 100 times worse than the vaccine. Probably all those dead from covid would agree with me.

[@Stu49583]

Also this idea that just because someone goes against the mainstream you become some kind of folk hero of the oppressed...it is such a conspiracy theory mindset. Most of the time the mainstream is just right. That is why it is mainstream.

[@albertmontoya6413]

Joker only plays when he wants the other players play more tournaments so he is well rested and the others are not. I don't care how many tournaments he wins Roger is my favorite.

[@Turrican60]

I don't know why you felt such a strong compulsion to reveal to us who your favourite player is, especially as this video is specifically about Novak Djokovic, not Roger Federer. Likewise, we don't care, either.

[@hitthurdeaux]

Oh look! Another delusional Fed fan! Djokovic has missed 3 Majors in his entire career, 1 in 2017 due to injury and 2 in 2022 for vaccination scandals. Prior to his 2017 injury the most Masters in a year that he missed since 2006 was 2 in 2011. This year has tied 2017 for the most missed Masters per year at 5 (not including vaccination bans in 2021 and 2022). Facts once again demolishing the delusions of bitter Federer fans 😂

[@natasakrstic4599]

Course he only plays when he wants, even with less tournaments he wins more and is number one. Other players can do the same if they want to, they chose to play more, Novak doesn't need to. And of course, we all have our favorite just the fact is that yours is not the best.

[@sep1ol]

he is vegan, what i find to be extremely interesting

[@kaialoha]

Eats fowl and fish. Read his book.

[@mysticnomad89]

@@kaialohanot anymore. he is fully vegan now

[@pobnoonmunch2255]

Serena was too

[@peifu]

Being unvaccinated also helps.

[@ruterosdelmorro]

Vegan diet, like it or not!

[@michkanm]

not really. he eats fish, eggs and dairy products.

[@ruterosdelmorro]

Wrong my friend, that was long ago

[@user-xr7tr8rp9k]

Plant based ,his own words.He changes his diet from time to time,and of course he has adapted his diet to his body type,blood type,hormonal type...allergies etc.. To stay healthy someone should eat according to his dna not according to his beliefs! So please stop the propaganda... Moreover Djocovic s biggest advantage is his mental strength!Not necessarily his body strength which could be questionable.

[@MarikaMeos]

is he vegan though? I've read he eats chicken meat and fish

[@kaialoha]

Fowl and fish. Read his book.

[@drgyt2469]

He should better retire before ruining his health!

[@ironmaz1]

eye of the albanian @ 0:18

[@mikipope5140]

You wish Siptaru!!

[@bogdankp]

Strange, its clear to us Djokovic doesn't know how to take care of his body and health because he refused to be vaccinated. 🤔

[@TennisEuphoria]

Take 9th vaxx wagie

[@bogdankp]

@@TennisEuphoria uhm, ever heard of sarcasm?

[@sevfett1318]

Djockovich is the GOAT but I think that Nadal and Federer were better players than him

[@Lucas-tc4io]

🤣🤣🤣 No they weren't

[@grottoguru6473]

​@@Lucas-tc4ioFederer is the GOAT. Djerkovic is No.1 by default once he left

[@user-nw3jl4mm6v]

Wait, how can someone be a GOAT if others are better than him? Being a GOAT means that no one is better. That's a meaning of the word.

[@radmiketv7211]

Nadal and Federer are better than him up to 2010, then everything went out the window 🪟 and those guys were no longer better than him. 🤣

[@Pie-oq4np]

Yes I'm a virgin but I think I've had sex before

[@AntaresHighlander]

He will maintain his level for 3 more years and then will play one year more a couple of 250s and 500s to also break Connors' record.

[@Turrican60]

Did Novak personally tell you that, or are you guessing? I'll opt for the latter....