'Novak Djokovic's mindset was always to be the greatest of all time', says star

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After former number three Grigor Dimitrov (ATP 29) and Italian Jannik Sinner (ATP 14 and winner in Melbourne (ATP 250) this year), the organization of the European Open in Antwerp (17-24 October) adds another great name to the entrance. list: Sir Andy Murray. Murray's record is one to dazzle. In 2016 he reached the final at Roland Garros for the first time and has reached all the Grand Slam finals. He also won Wimbledon for the second time that year. Murray is also a two-time Olympic gold medalist and a former world number one. Never before has the European Open had such a strong tournament table. 7 players from the top 20 participate in this tournament! Tournament Director Dick Norman: “This edition will be really great. We are happy that we were able to land many big names for this tournament. Andy Murray is and continues to be one of the best players and one of the favorites of the audience. He lit the Lotto Arena several times in 2019. He is the former world number one who sold his life dearly in a five-set game against Stefanos Tsitsipas at the US Open in late August. So he is in good shape and is looking forward to matching his 2019 win in Antwerp once again." World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has had one of his best seasons this year. He won titles at the first three Grand Slam events of the season. Only a select few players have managed to beat the Serbian ace this season. 

Djokovic has had one of his best seasons this year

Recently, Novak Djokovic was praised by a fellow countryman and NBA star, Bogdan Bogdanovic. He complimented the World No. 1 on his greatness and the manner in which he keeps himself focused. The Serb elaborated that Nole is such a champion that athletes from other sports can learn from him. Bogdan was questioned whether he’s friends with Nole and to expand on his relationship with the tennis player. The Atlanta Hawks player stated, “Yeah, I can say friends or even a little bit more than friends. He’s such an inspiration. The way he handles everything, you know. His mindset was always to be the greatest of all time. He wasn’t like okay I’m going to win one Grand Slam. When he didn’t even win a Grand Slam, he was still chasing the greatest, he was not chasing a Grand Slam.” The 29-year-old player added, “That’s something a lot of athletes can learn from that guy. It doesn’t matter which sports you are playing, the mentality is the same. The things he does for his body, the way he handles everything around him, and it’s inspirational so that’s more than friendship.”

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