Novak Djokovic, argument (in Italian) before triumph

Lite for Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic won the ATP tournament in Adelaide by winning in three sets in a comeback (even annulling a match point) over Sebastian Korda.

The Serb thus joined Rafael Nadal at 92 career triumphs.

What made the news, however, was also and above all what happened in the first set, with an argument in Italian between the former world number one and his corner.

“Out. Go outside. Yes yes you, go outside,” Djokovic yelled at his brother Marko and Italian manager Edoardo Artaldi who, after a few seconds, got up from their chairs and left the Adelaide Central. Goran Ivanisevic, dark in the face, remained in his seat instead.

Nole, after closing 6-7 7-6 6-4, pointed his head several times with his gaze still turned toward the corner where his brother had meanwhile returned.