Novak Djokovic is just one example of a superstar athlete who manages to find motivation wherever possible. Serena Williams, Michael Jordan and Tom Brady are others who come to mind.
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He objected to the 91裸聊视频渄isrespect91裸聊视频� he thought was being directed his way at Centre Court on Monday night while moving a step closer to an eighth title at the All England Club.
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Djokovic, who will be back on Centre Court on Wednesday against Alex de Minaur, turns it into fuel.
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As 2003 Wimbledon runner-up Mark Philippoussis described it, Djokovic 91裸聊视频渨ants to hear 91裸聊视频榖oo,91裸聊视频� to be honest with you, because it makes him play better. If I were to play him, I91裸聊视频檇 just give him compliments on a change of ends.91裸聊视频�
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He said he doesn91裸聊视频檛 think so and acknowledged that ticket-holders can support whichever player they want.
There are those who like that element of the sport.
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Another player who was sensitive to what was being said in the tournament91裸聊视频檚 main stadium on Monday was Alexander Zverev, the two-time major finalist who was wasted a two-set lead and was .
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Unlike Djokovic, Zverev wasn91裸聊视频檛 able to enjoy getting the last word in the form of a victory.
