Novak Djokovic Was so Nervous He Was Visibly Shaking During Win Over Roger Federer
Novak Djokovic defeated Roger Federer (6-3, 6-7, 6-2) on Sunday in the final of the BNP Paribas Open.* At one point during the second set, cameras caught Djokivic’s hand shaking as he drank water. Turns out it was just a little nervousness. Via ATP World Tour:
"“It was exactly what you saw,” he told journalists with a laugh. “It happens sometimes. The body has reactions and movements that you’re not in control of. But, you know, it was a tough tie-breaker for me. It was frustrating, and I just went through emotions.”"
See kids? Even the best players of an entire generation still gets nervous sometimes.
*Unofficially known as the 37th Major