Novak Djokovic 'b******t' called out after Carlos Alcaraz Wimbledon final defeat
Novak Djokovic recently missed out on Wimbledon glory to Carlos Alcaraz
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Jimmy Connors believes it's 'b******t' to think Novak Djokovic has had enough of tennis.
The Serb was beaten by Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final earlier this month, with the 20-year-old battling his way to a 1-6 7-6 (8-6) 6-1 3-6 6-4 victory on Centre Court.
Jimmy Connors has slammed 'b******t' suggestions Novak Djokovic is tired of tennis
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Djokovic gave his all but, ultimately, was unable to draw level with Margaret Court on 24 Grand Slam titles.
Some have speculated that the 36-year-old, with so many majors to his name already, is now losing motivation as he enters the later years of his career.
But Connors, speaking on his podcast, has now insisted that isn't the case and believes Djokovic is now preparing a response.
"It comes to a point where a lot of people think he’s had enough," said the 70-year-old.
"To me that’s bulls**t.
"Look at all the people that were on the Federer bandwagon and the Nadal bandwagon as the greatest of all time.
"They’re not even the greatest of all time in their own era."
Connors would also like to see Djokovic keep going until he's well and truly outplayed and beaten.
While the Serb was unable to beat Alcaraz, he still made the match go the distance with the showdown lasting over four hours.
Connors added: "They think that maybe he’s had enough and it’s time for somebody else to come up.
"I look at it the other way, I say 'Kill it.'
"Stay out there and play until somebody just comes up and beats your brains out because you always got a chance to win."
Djokovic himself said after his Wimbledon final defeat to Alcaraz that he'd never gone up against a player like the Spaniard.
And that's despite the 36-year-old seeing and winning it all during his glittering career.
"I didn't expect him to play so well this year on grass, but he's proven he's the best player in the world," he said.
"I haven't played a player like him ever, to be honest.
"I think people have been talking in the past 12 months or so about his game consisting of certain elements from Roger, Rafa, and myself. I would agree with that.
"He's got basically the best of all three worlds. He's got this Spanish bull mentality, fighting spirit and incredible defence that we've seen with Rafa.
"I think he's got some nice sliding backhands, some similarities with my backhands.
"He is a complete player."
Djokovic will be hoping to get revenge on Alcaraz when the US Open kicks off in August, with both men expected to go deep into the competition.
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Carlos Alcaraz was too strong for Novak Djokovic in the recent Wimbledon final
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It will be the 23-time Grand Slam winner's first appearance at Flushing Meadows since his defeat to Daniil Medvedev back in 2021.
Djokovic hasn't featured at the last two competitions due to his refusal to get a coronavirus vaccine, with Australia also previously banning the tennis icon as well.
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