Novak Djokovic’s son ‘adjustments allegiances’ from Rafael Nadal to Daniil Medvedev

Novak Djokovic‘s tennis-mad son, Stefan, has seemingly switched allegiances from Rafael Nadal to one of many sport’s bad-boy figures, Daniil Medvedev. Fans noticed the trace when the Serb was joined by his household after securing a twenty third Grand Slam triumph on the French Open on Sunday.

Djokovic prevailed in emphatic style at Roland Garros, dispatching Casper Ruud within the ultimate with a straight-sets victory. He was joined by his household on court docket as soon as his win was sealed, however onlookers had been shocked to see his son sporting Medvedev’s merchandise.

The Russian tennis star, notorious for his numerous run-ins with umpires and booing crowds, has simply been given his personal brand as a part of the Lacoste assortment. Djokovic can be endorsed by the sportswear model.

Djokovic’s son was not solely noticed sporting a jacket which donned the brand, but additionally the sneakers Medvedev performs in. Some have taken that as an indication that he may have swayed away from his well-publicised admiration for Nadal.

The Russian and the Spaniard may hardly be any totally different when it comes to on-court persona. Medvedev has been embroiled in quite a few controversies over the course of his profession, together with when he angrily ripped a towel away from a ballboy, threw his racquet on the umpire and swore at followers on the US Open in 2019.

Djokovic beforehand mentioned his son Stefan’s fondness of Nadal, admitting that he even tries to imitate the 37-year-old’s well-known forehand once they apply collectively.

“Everything around tennis, how he can play, he’s watching, he’s analysing. He’s in love with tennis right now. It was fully his own desire to really pursue tennis. So of course I’m going to be there for him.”

In sealing victory on the French Open, Djokovic moved on to 23 profession Grand Slam titles. With Nadal one behind and poised to retire subsequent 12 months on account of mounting damage issues, many anticipate Djokovic to go down as the best male tennis participant of all time.