Novak Djokovic reveals that he has been in constant contact with...

Novak Djokovic is experiencing a sensational 2020 to say the least, being still unbeaten and having also triumphed at the Masters 1000 in Cincinnati. The world number 1 did not seem in top condition yet, risking both the semifinals and the final, but he still managed to take home the title while maintaining his incredible streak. The Serbian phenomenon will be the big favorite for winning the US Open, which - if successful - would allow him to score his 18th Grand Slam title of his career. However, Djokovic is not the only sportsman from the Balkans who is having a crazy year. Young NBA star Luka Doncic, a close friend of Nole, showed flashes of crystal clear class during his first seasons with the Dallas Mavericks. At just 21, the Slovenian has become one of the most popular athletes in the United States and has earned the respect of numerous peers. In a long interview with Sport Klub, Djokovic praised Doncic's maturity and also provided him with some advice for the future.

Djokovic on Luka Doncic

"I think all the best about Luka Doncic as a basketball player and as a person, I have had direct contact with him for several years and we saw each other in Madrid while he played for Real," Novak Djokovic said. "I am very happy with his successes and I support him from the bottom of my heart - I follow him, I watch every game, I saw that in the fifth he had problems with his left ankle (in Game 4 of NBA playoffs). It is incredible that at the age of 21 he already has so much success," Djokovic said. "They announced a great career for him, and I think he exceeded all those announcements and expectations. He still has a lot of time ahead of him, and so far he has done everything fantastically - he believes in himself and he is a true leader, even though he is so young. He has a champion's mentality. The only thing I could pass on to him in a friendly way and share with him is to be aware that he has a long career ahead of him," Djokovic said. "When we are young, sometimes we want everything to happen to us immediately, but some things take time. He needs to find a balance in order to last a long time and make us all happy with his successes" - he finished.

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