Novak Djokovic outfit criticized amid Olympic ambitions

Journalist Matthew Futterman was appalled by Novak Djokovic's outfit. The Americans judged it more suitable for a barbecue than a press conference. Many people don't understand what Futterman is talking about.

Novak Djokovic slowed down after a sensational previous season, during which he won three Grand Slam tournaments. The Serbian recently revealed that, in 2024, there is no event more important to him than the Olympic Games. The 37-year-old wants to prepare to be in form to win a medal for Serbia.

For now, Novak Djokovic is defending his title at Roland Garros. He has won on the clay courts in Paris three times: in 2016, 2021, and 2023. He was also seeded first this season and was one of the tournament's biggest stars.

Novak Djokovic met with journalists at a press conference in Paris. One of the greatest tennis champions is also a vivid speaker, sometimes even a showman, making the meeting with him a treat for journalists.

According to Matthew Futterman, Novak Djokovic himself should try harder when choosing an outfit for a press conference.

Novak Djokovic walked into the news conference room wearing a black lightweight jacket, and slacks more fitting for an early spring barbecue at a friend’s house than an assembly of reporters waiting for a 24-time Grand Slam champion in search of his 25th, describes Matthew Futterman in the New York Times.

Serbians are defending the champion. Novak Djokovic's compatriots criticise the journalist or wonder what he means. The tennis player chose quite an elegant jacket from Lacoste. Even if he did not look elegant in it, he certainly did not look sloppy either.