Novak Djokovic's John McEnroe Impression & Free Tennis Lessons | TIME

Tennis star Novak Djokovic gives 7 lessons on the fundamentals of tennis and one wicked John McEnroe impression.
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Novak Djokovic's John McEnroe Impression & Free Tennis Lessons | TIME
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[@abujabi]

It's almost surreal to have a player of this caliber give tennis lessons.

[@Hever73]

He's cool guy and humble!

[@greenhammer1148]

it was in 2009. No one knew (perhaps excluding himself) that he would be in the conversation for GOAT.

[@tusharreddy6977]

@@greenhammer1148 Still the world no. 4 at the time. Imagine an athlete of that ranking in any other sport.

[@AmurTiger-vm5dy]

Really nole give lessons???🤯🤯🥴🥴incredibile!

[@FFJabarr]

He is one of the best returners ive seen in a while. He is very talented but obviously has a lot to learn. He will be one of the all time greats at the end of his career.

[@SebastianSaavedra28]

This aged so well

[@stjepannikolic5418]

usopen #24 , and counting...

[@Ana-bw7gm]

You predicted it.

[@thatracingguy5694]

Became THE greatest

[@FFJabarr]

@@thatracingguy5694 Magical on the court

[@jilincherian26]

And now he's going for his 24th Grand Slam. The greatest of all time

[@foxdoboj]

And then 11 years later. He is number 1 for almost 350 weeks. 20 GS. One of greatest of all time, if not the greatest one. Respect and hat down.

[@TopDog69]

Don't think there's a more likeable guy in sport, never mind just in tennis. Absolute class act, and a phenomenal player.

[@hirendrall7215]

Yes?

[@flawless093]

His english is really impressive.

[@ukLz666]

Yeah. Im from Serbia as Novak is too! And i waa really impressive when i heard one serbian guy who is talking english veery well,!!! I am very pround on him how he presents our country of the rest world !!! :)

[@ethanparker324]

flawless093 He's also proficient in Mandarin, he likes learning languages

[@ukLz666]

Ethan Parker Exactly.

[@hunter1211]

Young GOATkovic beats Rodick, Nadal and Federer in Montreal 2007. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaC9i6t9prejY7c

[@Redapple46Productios]

Djokovic seems like a fun guy

[@kambojsbTech]

watch the hit for relief 2011 Australia

[@DonDAlex-tb4uw]

EREN YAEGER NANI INTENSIFIES

[@davidsanderson5918]

What, like a mushroom?

[@alexcortez8909]

@@davidsanderson5918 Yes. Novak is a mushroom.

[@pavledrakulic9456]

@@davidsanderson5918 Your mom is a mushroom

[@bgd-canman9976]

This guy is special. Right now he is #1, won 15 majors ... yet if you look carefully he's been honest and sharing his tennis skills with the whole world. Amazing guy.

[@user-jz4lq2oy7k]

22...

[@harbilito4910]

​@@Batwam0huh? 24 slams 392 weeks as no.1 and counting

[@drade28]

His name fits and sounds well for him being funny and having nice jokes for everyone. Luvable Djokovic!!! Really making good connections with his fans. Bravo Novak!

[@andreashoppe1969]

I don't know why so many people hate on Djokovic…Why do people hate on any of those tennis players at all?? Whatever great tennis player we're dealing with, wether it is Nadal, Federer, Murray, Conners… They all have achieved something significant and in the end they're all classy players in their own way with great talent and lots of sportsmanship IMO. I think Tennis doesn't deserve haters… it's a beautiful sport to watch and I think it should remain that way. It's only those haters and extrem fanboys that draw a false picture IMO.

[@gazorpazordfieldii3084]

Andreas Hoppe I don't think it's so much Novak as it is their obnoxious fans. They know that Djokovic, as complete and skillful a player as he is, won't be able to reach 17 Grand Slams. So the hamster in their head starts spinning and they have to denigrate Federer's achievements in order for Djokovic to have an argument as GOAT (in their logic). I personally hope he can get to 14, at least, just so that he can bump down the terrible Roy Emerson down the All-Time Great list.

[@gazorpazordfieldii3084]

Djokovic at 28 has just crossed the 800 career matches mark, and of the all-time greats, the three most successful players from that point in their career were Sampras, Lendl, and Connors, who are all tied at 3 Slams after their win. Federer and Agassi are tied at 2 apiece. Djokovic will have to defy history and what we know of biology to match Nadal and Sampras, let alone exceed them. It's not impossible, but it is unlikely based on what we know of age dynamics of Open Era champions.

[@NatsFan18]

I agree almost all the pros currently are very admirable people it seems like. Nick kyrios, Of course, being the exception

[@Fudoobeer]

+Andreas Hoppe never saw djokovic haters, but always come across people complaining that djokovic has a lot of haters xD

[@roybaty7439]

+The Sheriff Nick Kyrgios, pretty funny, yes he can be a jerk quite often. I personally don't care for the grunters like Nadal and Ferrer. Nadal's butt, hair and nose grabbing antics before each serve is annoying also. Djoker is my favorite.

[@oarmelras8236]

This is what? 13 years ago already? I'm Novak's fan since 2007. Why it's only now I'm seeing this video? How did I miss this video?😃☹

[@michaele7636]

Crowd is always disrespectful to him and yet he still plays and also gave a lesson

[@bournejason66]

Just watched his win at AO 2021. This guy really is amazing

[@andersonnnewihe3334]

This is golden; Novak did a fantastic job and his game is the best for rec players like me to emulate.

[@Jethro14403]

Djokovic is the best player I've ever seen in my life

[@nguyetanhht]

This 8 minute lesson is much more helpful than spending hours with my coach

[@imateapot51]

I would get a new coach. I think Novak is a great player but he takes a lot of things for granted when he is trying to teach others how to be like himself. I teach tennis, but I grew up playing soccer and played NCAA Div 1 and semi pro. I was helping a tennis student that plays both tennis and soccer, with soccer. I taught him how to make a side of the foot pass but I never mentioned that he should make contact closer to the ankle for more power. I do this instinctively and have been for years. I saw a video and someone mentioned this and I realized I left something out when I taught him. I never leave things out in tennis as I learned that when I was an adult, not a little kid like a learned soccer. Sometimes very good players do not make very good teachers. The best way to evaluate a teacher is to look at his long term students and if he/her helped them develop into good players. Also, you could have the best teacher in the world, but if you do not go out and practice a lot you will not improve. It is a difficult sport. Novak's forehand technique for example is not even done by almost all woman pros. So you have to know which strokes you should learn. Ignore haters on the internet!

[@tennistour80]

Stehpen Brothers Did your mom teach you to dish such cheap shots. Grow up!

[@appualliyanaa]

He is explaining more about his game style. Coaching is more about helping you with your strengths

[@formulaicsounds]

All in da wrists baby

[@thomasmedeiros5722]

Nguyetanh Tran He has had thousands of hours of coaching and drills to work on his skills. He is one of the pro players that I use as an example for my High School tennis team players when I coach. I was fortunate to have been well coached. I played USTA Tournament tennis for 20 years and have coached for another 20 years. You have to do the drills to build your skills. I like to coach by example so I often take part in the drills to show players how they should move or hit specific shots. It takes a lot of correct repartition and work to become a good player. You don’t do it in a couple of minutes.

[@DanielSRodrigues]

Very good video. Djokovic is a very simple person. A good guy, A truly sample to this sport.

[@PoultryFarm08]

Novak, what a down to earth guy and a great teacher too. Thanks for sharing this video!

[@peppio]

great man..great player. five years ago in airport i haven't money ( dollars) to pay coffee, and he was behind me...i eared a voice .."i pay for him"... i turned my head and i recognized him ..i said Doker ( his nickname) are you sure ?, smiling.. he reply " it s a pleasure for me....i always cheer on Djookovic

[@nestorfernandez3982]

Djokovic is the best tennis player around the world. He has a wonderful career. He`s my favorite tennis player and I love his game. Nole forever....

[@Dizlowski]

I think this guy in Orange has potential to be good sometimes

[@vincevega1000]

This guy sounds really good. Maybe he'll be No. 1 someday.

[@JustMyOpinion05]

Nah he won't get anywhere, his game is pretty poor and he will die out. 🤓

[@ze-jt4dx]

+93football4life HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA Best tennis player im world

[@lucasalvarez7166]

+fashionlover12 Its sarcasm...

[@chutastic3257]

+vincevega1000 He did I am watching in 2016 May and he did you predicted the future!!!!!!!!!!!

[@curiousglutton]

+EDDIETHEGAMER He's my inspiration.

[@Marekxk]

And now he is the GOAT. Hajde Nole.👍👍👍

[@OmgLoLw2gLuvUidkROFL]

Not only is he a great tennis player, but also a great teacher too... He's the best in whatever he does. Genius! Thank You, Novak! You're the best!

[@NatsFan18]

Fourth ranked. I could tell this is old lol

[@NatsFan18]

+Ethan Jahja yep for a few years lol

[@strikeshot1462]

+The Sheriff Yeah lol no one comes close now!

[@OnTheWrongThiem]

He's fourth ranked right now

[@Hey-fj5ej]

make that 14th :/

[@rudy1999]

Make that 1st bitch! The GOAT is back!

[@jahnvinakrani4141]

Now he is number 1 in the world:DDD

[@colinle1586]

Jahnvi Nakrani now he’s 2nd in the world

[@leonardoleal5092]

Colin Le now he’s number one again and has won 17 slams

[@leonardnyatigi4714]

@@leonardoleal5092 I think someone said he will never do it 4 years ago hah :p

[@stjepannikolic5418]

usopen #24 and counting...

[@capoman1]

It is nice to hear the pros talk like this. Sometimes you imagine that these top athletes are just crazy physical talented beasts. It is nice to hear that they are actually FULL OF KNOWLEDGE to play that well, so they are actually very intelligent.

[@lionofjudah2710]

Djokovic is an awesome guy so much humour l don't understand why some pple out there don't understand him.As a coach l learnt a lot from.this simple video he made.

[@changliu7123]

he is the most handsome tennis player in the world！

[@koubem72]

What a lesson! he explains very well great player !!

[@johnjenricguanzon3360]

Thank you Novak Djokovic for giving me some tips, because of I think I can win on my tournament. Thank you very much. KEEP IT UP !!!!!.

[@ihateuutube]

need to see more of his backhand. his rotation speed on that shot is unbelievable.

[@imonlydancingsal1509]

Novak has always been the greatest ever. It just takes longer when you're younger than RF - but humble too !

[@levikeithflores367]

Congrats novak for being champion in AO 2019

[@Dennis213100]

Wow, I sound corny but this was really nice explaination from Novak Djokovic. He was so clear, pleasant and helpfull to listen to.

[@mhballer93]

Didn't take his advice back then but now i think i will 😂

[@thatracingguy5694]

Just forget the smash

[@darkshinobi22]

Very good lesson from Djokovic. I found it very helpful. I agree with previous comments, on his suggestion to use more wrist during a forehand, not so great for beginners, but other than that, it was perfect. I can't wait to apply some of the new things I've picked up from this video into my game. Also bonus points for Djokovic's personality, he comes off as very genuine, and very laid back.

[@Cherokee823]

He's number 1 now, baby!! I love him :) He's so awesome

[@thatracingguy5694]

For 400 weeks…..

[@Puthekidwonder]

Nole, you're amazing ....and yes you're backhand is fantastic. I base my entire game based on the way you play. Jersey loves you!!

[@ManagerMia]

I am surprised at how good Novak is at coaching!

[@tepeassydac]

I enjoy watching Novak Djokovic play and I enjoyed this video a lot. Thanks, what a fun guy!

[@honkeyness9427]

More pros should do this.

[@weldonclears7439]

Excellent free lessons with one of the best. His imitation of McEnroe priceless. Elbow Ease

[@grunt12000]

Very generous of him

[@alanknowles1154]

Great! Clear and very lucid instructions. Novak the player explains more clearly than the over analysis coaches. Thumbs up for camera work too.

[@DreaminDays]

I love his face at 0:10. He's like "I'm giving a free lesson?!?" xD

[@anba5880]

@TIME is it possible to interview again Novak ? and talk about the ten year change from World Number 3 to World Number One? How much did he changed his serve? and the things he has experienced thorough out the last decade? would be awesome thanks

[@davidricedemers]

This was a nice thing to do Novak, thank you and congratulations on your amazing year!

[@Outlast1965]

Thanks Novak for your professional lessons. Having trouble lately with my forehand will apply your strokes and practice more.

[@servimp]

That was some great advice from Novak, great person in and out of the court!.

[@teggi3]

9 years later and this video now holds much more value

[@rickyfu007]

This guy looks good, he can win 23 grand slams by 2023.

[@JohnSmith-jb2jf]

I have him reaching 24 by 2023's end. I look forward to watching his development.

[@RikiAvdul]

I'm not a huge fan of Djokovich but i must admit he is really good player and any tips of him is a huge gifts for us. Thank you so much !

[@stepaushi]

"i must admit he is really good player and any tips of him is a huge gifts for us" ... Then why are you not a huge fan?

[@QB941g]

Thanks Novak... I always hated you because you always beat RF my tennis idol, but seeing you in this video, I'm starting to warm up to you. I hate to say this but congrats on winning Wimbledon. You seem like a nice person!

[@asdjkhasdhjasd]

what a stupid reason to hate someone

[@danielmustaine1893]

Wow men this is gold, the best player in the freaking world

[@odin8776]

This is a really great training tennis tips and lesson all-around video for all types of players- more effective for intermediate to advanced. Very well composed and fun to watch.

[@freddiecoleman7497]

Thanks for sharing. Love this video. Huge fan of Nole and I've always loved his game. After Pete Sampras retired I really didn't have a rooting interest because I was not willing to jump on the Fed Express or the Rafa bandwagon like most tennis fans. The two of them winning everything made men's tennis so boring and uneventful. So I started pulling for Nole when he seemed to be stuck at #3 because I knew he would eventually become the Fed and Rafa cryptonite. Go NOLE!!!!!

[@youngmyth]

Interesting. You know Fed didn't just show up and win everything. If you're a tennis fan, you wouldn't love or not like the a player because of bandwagon jumpers, but instead because of the quality of the game they produce. And Fed produced quality in abundance I recall even way back in 2000 (albeit a lot more inconsistently). So, not that my opinion matters, but not buying your rationale for not liking Roger/Rafa but then liking Nole. If you like Nole, confess that love without the latter baggage.

[@freddiecoleman7497]

youngmyth Never said I didn't like Fed or Rafa. Love watching them play as any "tennis fan" would. So your "not buying" my rationale is moot from jump since I never used the words like or dislike. Simply didn't want to jump on the bandwagon. Read a little carefully next time.

[@youngmyth]

Freddie Coleman Fair point, you didn't specifically say "disliked" and I think I see now that after Pete retired, perhaps because of habit, you were used to rooting for a certain player. I myself am like that. However, it must be said, there's a difference between bandwagon jumpers -- those who cheer on the champ only when he's winning -- and tennis fans, like you, who have been watching tennis for some time but still have specific interests. What I couldn't quite reconcile was why an interest in Rafa/Fed was equated to "bandwagon jumping" while a prior interest in Sampras or subsequent interest in Nole was equated to "rooting." After all, both Fed and Rafa didn't start out champions. They too were in the top-5 for some time before making the move up. I watched both their progressions, and I particularly liked their games just like I liked Nole's, Monfils', Gasquet's back then and as I like Thiem's, Coric's, Kokkinakis' today. This may just be my oddball fashion, but the fact that Nole now has a bandwagon of his own hasn't made me less willing to root for the guy. Hope that clears up my previous post a bit.

[@freddiecoleman7497]

youngmyth Touche!!! Maybe bandwagon was a poor choice of words. I guess I was an obsessed Sampras fan and to be honest I knew Federer would surpass his 14 grand slam titles with ease. I may have been envious that Pete's greatest of all time title would be short lived. Thus I had my reservations about Fed. But make no mistake, I appreciated the greatness of both players and what they have brought the game.

[@bob1234881]

It improved my game a lot

[@jakubkrcma]

Impressive and friendly. Cool!

[@caiocollalto]

Those were very very very helpful lessons. I've always liked Djoko but now seeing how willing to show his skills in detail and pass some knowledge forward, man he is such a nice guy. I really like him and Fed a lot, they are the best.

[@FangedBeast]

Thanks for the tops Novak! I've got tennis on Monday - for an inter-school competition and i've never played tennis before (well, i have played swingball xD) so thanks!

[@TheElePa]

I really could stay all my entire life listening to this guy while he's explaining to me everything he would.

[@imadmb1]

Thanks for this lesson Novak!

[@raysfonexchange]

awsome vid.....this video will become more valuable over time!

[@TheRomanshCheezit]

Thanks for sharing. Love this video. Huge fan of Nole and I've always loved his game.

[@goranvasic1801]

DJOKOVIC THE BESSTTTTTTT!!!!❤

[@arzoo82]

Legend!

[@whowantstoknow401]

Greatest player 2011 onwards, no can debate that. In an era where Rafa and Roger were very much active. Greatest ever, also a very strong claim there.

[@JohnSmith-jb2jf]

24 slams now. It's done. He's the greatest.

[@ingridmejia6903]

Wow.How good Djokovic is!!

[@checHHeDDa]

This is my king Serbian Guy

[@marshall886]

The interviewers clothes look like walkout issue given to an inmate at his release.

[@BlueCheese747]

his serve looks much nicer now

[@christiane785]

Shot just before his complete tennis domination

[@brandonshaffer5295]

1:01 ultimate foot fault. LOLL, Best John McEnroe impression EVER. "IT WAS WIDE, YOU CAN NOT BE SERIOUS, YOU CAN NOT BE SERIOUS!!!!!!!"

[@Tgreece-yd5cr]

Very good and useful video

[@rubyreay]

just love him so genuine and kind and lovely !! ps and clever ,,

[@DavidNelsonATX]

It's funny how things change. I remember being told to quit flipping my wrist on my forehand ground stroke by my South American Davis Cup teachers (circa 1973). They threatened if I kept it up they were going to tape an Ice Pick to my wrist so I would get poked every time and stop using my wrist on forehands.

[@JuanSSRi]

Little did he know that he was receiving lessons from the best tennis player of all time

[@c0t556]

His English is pretty good

[@IrenaDeacon]

+donkeyenvious well very good considering he barely spoke any till he turned 14 to 15.i love his accent tho hehe

[@maksytkaptelinin3186]

donkeyenvious

[@tupringg]

Tks - just found this - I've grown to love ND.

[@Bestjungmin]

Thanks for the lesson

[@KyoungMillerpersonaltrainer]

Very informative

[@ninjabreadgirl]

Awwh I love him, what a sweety! I played tennis (for fun) for the first time a couple days ago and holy crap I was not expecting to be so awful at it!! So here I am looking for any help I can get, hahaha. I literally missed the ball completely at some points, it went right over/under my racket!

[@IrenaDeacon]

+Gingerbread Girl HE IS SO SWEET ISNT HE HEHE

[@fabioalmeida2339]

You are the best Nole! Just keeping! #GoNole

[@srinadhb193]

thanks djoker ..........love your fun ......

[@aggy1512]

Who is watching this in Lockdown?

[@Sandarpan]

Djoker could be a great coach..

[@SimpleModernTennis]

yeah

[@thenoobtooberz]

Simple Modern Tennis y?

[@andreashoppe1969]

xXxChelsea98xXx :) I like your sarcasm here. Nice comment :)

[@magnificentmask9601]

GREAT COACH AND TEACHER...TOO BAD HE SUCKS ASS NOW

[@hunter1211]

Young GOATkovic beats Rodick, Nadal and Federer in Montreal 2007. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaC9i6t9prejY7c

[@papi4life90]

You never get bored with Djokovic:)))

[@MBTennisCoach]

Come on Djoker. Great tips from the one of the best players on tour. Glad to see some coaching skills:)

[@XelaAlex6]

legend

[@datdang9113]

His English is so good!

[@bgd-canman9976]

And that matters how? Try his 'English' on the court ...

[@annaioseliani8073]

That helped me so much!! Thanks Novak:)))

[@edicionanimacion8879]

THE BEST GUY AND TENNIS PLAYER EVER EXIST

[@dibujameonline]

1:08 el jocker jajaja

[@Changzy]

Camera lady is struggling.. I can tell.

[@erdemoz2187]

Super shitty camera work.

[@liitbro]

Is she a woman?

[@ToniqueFitness]

This is fantastic!

[@ballisticbomber1785]

THANK YOU FOR TENNIS TEQUNIQES AND PROPER TIPS

[@jasonfox547]

Great vid, except the camera work drove me nuts. Think she was just wanting to stand too close to the great man

[@VARMOT123]

GOATTTTT

[@jacopo6197]

Fantastico video!

[@DelRio699]

This lesson with Novak helped me alot