Tennis World Mourns the Loss of Novak Djokovic’s Former Coach*
The tennis community is in shock following the sudden passing of Novak Djokovic’s former coach, Marián Vajda. Vajda, who was instrumental in Djokovic’s rise to the top of the tennis world, died on Tuesday at the age of 60.
Djokovic, who is currently competing in the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy, was visibly shaken by the news. “I’m heartbroken to hear about the passing of my former coach, Marián Vajda,” Djokovic said in a statement. “He was like a father to me, and his guidance and wisdom played a huge role in my success on the court.”
Vajda coached Djokovic from 2006 to 2017 and was a key member of his team during his dominant run in the late 2000s and early 2010s. Under Vajda’s guidance, Djokovic won 12 Grand Slam titles and became one of the most successful tennis players of all time.
*Naomi Osaka Strikes Back at Online Troll*
In other tennis news, Naomi Osaka has hit back at an online troll who called her a “fluke” on social media. The troll, who has since deleted their account, made the comment in response to Osaka’s recent win over Petra Kvitová in the WTA Finals.
Osaka, who has been open about her struggles with mental health and online bullying, responded to the troll with a powerful message. “To the person who called me a fluke, I want to say that your words don’t define me,” Osaka wrote on Twitter. “I’ve worked hard to get where I am, and I’m proud of my accomplishments. Don’t let anyone bring you down with their negative words.”
Osaka’s response was met with widespread support from the tennis community, with many players and fans praising her for standing up to online bullying.
*Tennis Stars Pay Tribute to Vajda*
The tennis world has been paying tribute to Marián Vajda, with many players and coaches sharing their condolences and memories of the beloved coach.
“RIP Marián Vajda,” wrote Roger Federer on Twitter. “A great coach and an even better person. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones.”
“Devastating news about Marián Vajda,” wrote Rafael Nadal. “He was an incredible coach and a true gentleman. I’ll always remember his kindness and wisdom.”
The ATP Tour has also paid tribute to Vajda, releasing a statement that read: “The ATP Tour is saddened to learn of the passing of Marián Vajda. A highly respected coach and mentor, Vajda played a significant role in the careers of many top players, including Novak Djokovic. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and the entire tennis community during this difficult time.”
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