Otvoreno pismo Novaka Đokovića:' I dalje sam ranjiv, nije me sram toga'

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Želio bih podijelliti sa svima vama kakav je bio osjećaj tijekom putovanja na kojem sam osvojio Wimbledon 2018. Prije svega, dozvolite mi da napišem da je dolazak mog sina na dodjelu pehara na rukama moje supruge najdivniji osjećaj koji sam imao na bilo kojem turniru koji sam osvojio u karijeri.

Kada sam postao otac, jedan od mojih najvećih snova bio je da mi djeca budu prisutna na tribinama dok igram. Da zajedno osvajamo trofeje. Taj san se ostvario prije nekoliko dana. Svi me pitaju da opišem osjećaj. Rekao sam da je nezaboravan, poseban, ispunjavajući, divan, radostan. Ali najviše, on je magičan! Kada sam pomislio da taj osjećaj ne može biti bolji, on je povikao 'tata, tata!". Tada sam se potpuno istopio. Obuzele su me emocije. Bila je to nevjerojatna radost i uživanje. Izuzetno sam ZAHVALAN što sam to osjetio.

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Objavu dijeli Stefan Djokovic (@stefandjokovic_style) Srp 18, 2018 u 2:09 PDT

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Jelena Đoković i Stefan

Zamišljao sam i molio sam se da ću jednog dana osvojiti Grand Slam trofej pred svojim djetetom. Srećom po mene, Tara odrasta i ne mogu da dočekam da me vidi kako radim isto što sam uradio i pred Stefanom. Sve moje (manje ili više) bilo je u vezi s tenisom dok nisam postao otac i suprug. Sve što sam radio imalo je cilj da uspijem u tenisu. Kada sam postao otac i suprug, moj 'svijet' se razvio. Nije se promijenio, već je evoluirao u nešto divnije. Naravno, dodato je više odgovornosti, ali na kraju dana to otvara novu dimenziju vaše unutrašnje ljubavi i energije, za koju niste znali da postoji. A, najveći dar koji dobijte od Boga je to pojačano osjećanje suosjećanja, empatije i posvećenosti svojoj djeci. Ali nije sve odmah prošlo kada postanete otac. Potrebno je učenje i otvaranje da biste dostigli tu 'zlatnu ravnotežu' u životu, za kojom svi tragaju.

Stefan Djoković prvi put na tribinama aplaudira ocu Novaku koji je danas osvojio Vimbldon! #NovakDjokovic

Objavu dijeli SVET (@svet_rs) Srp 15, 2018 u 8:47 PDT

Za mene je to bila ravnoteža između tenisa, prioriteta i obitelji. Moja supruga je izuzetno pomagala i podržavala sve vrijeme od kada je rodila Stefana i Taru. Uvijek je nalazila vrijeme da razgovaramo što god da me je uznemiravalo i da mi pomogne da nađem način da osjetim da dajem najbolje od sebe i kod kuće s djecom i njom i na teniskom terenu.

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Jelena s velikim osmijehom na licu

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Objavu dijeli Familledesport (@familledesport) Srp 17, 2018 u 10:20 PDT

U 2017. godini, ozljeda desnog lakta bila je toliko ozbiljna da sam morao šest mjeseci pauzirati. Ozljeda je bila jedan problem, a drugi, veliki, bila je motivacija. Nisam imao problem da treniram i da uživam na teniskom terenu, ali imao sam mentalne prepreke kada je trebalo da se natječem. Jednog dana ću 'dublje' otkriti s kakvim sam izazovima morao da se suočim i kako sam se osjećao.

Uvijek sam poštovao ljude koji dijele svoje najranjivije momente kao 'prijelomne' točke u nalaženju istinske snage koje inspirira mnogo ljudi. Bio sam ranjiv toliko puta u posljednjih nekoliko godina. I dalje sam ranjiv. I nije me sram zbog toga. Naprotiv, čini me iskrenijim prema sebi i drugima. Dozvoljava mi da se približim ljudima. Dopušta mi da 'duboko kopam' i da analiziram što se zaista događa u meni. Kada to otkrijem, spreman sam da napravim strategiju da prijeđem taj problem i da nastavim kao snažnije, mudrije i sretnije ljudsko biće.

U posljednje dvije godine nisam bio strpljiv u očekivanjima od tenisa. Nisam bio mudar u pravljenju strategije. I sigurno nisam jasno slušao svoje tijelo dok mi je govorilo da nešto ozbiljno nije u redu s mojim laktom. Pokušavao sam da nađem rješenja na drugim mjestima, a rješenje je uvijek bilo u meni.

Poslije mnogo promjena koje sam napravio s treninzima, reketom, članovima svog tima, nisam znao hoću li biti u stanju da se vratim na željeni nivo tenisa. Zapravo, jedan dio mene uvijek vjeruje u moje kvalitete i sposobnosti, ali bilo je mnogo trenutaka sumnje, u kojima su stvari mogle da krenu u drugim pravcima.

Srećom, imao sam podršku svih divnih snaga koje su me vodile u pravom smjeru. U smjeru koji je dobar za mene i koji će mi donijeti mir i ravnotežu.

Svjestan sam truda i posvećenosti koju su mnogi ljudi uložili u mene u posljednjih nekoliko godina, da bih se vratio na nivo tenisa koji će mi donijeti Grand slam titulu.

Volio bih da proširim svoju najveću zahvalnost, poštovanje i ljubav na sve ljude koji su vjerovali u mene i koji su pomogli da osvojim još jedan trofej Wimbledona.

Veoma sam blagosloven prolaskom kroz ovo nevjerojatno putovanje i podrškom mnogih ljudi širom svijeta.

Volim vas,

volim tenis,

volim život,

Novak.

P.S. Wimbledonska trava opet je imala sjajan ukus. Samo bih dodao malo avokada i bila bi savršena :-)

[Part 1] Dear Family & Friends, I am writing this message between nappy change and a dinosaurs book. I wish to share, with all of you, how it felt to go through the journey of winning Wimbledon 2018. First of all, let me start by writing that the feeling of having my son in my wife’s arms at the trophy ceremony in the Player’s box was the most wonderful sensation I have had at any tournament that I have ever won in my career. When I became a father, one of my biggest dreams was to have my children present at the stands while I am playing. Let alone winning trophies. That dream came true several days ago. Everyone keeps on asking me to describe the feeling. I have said it is unforgettable, special, fulfilling, wonderful, joyful. But most of all, it is magical! When I thought that moment could not get any better, he shouted “Daddy, Daddy!“. That’s when I completely melted. Overwhelmed with emotions. Happy and joyful beyond belief. I am so GRATEFUL to have experienced that. I have imagined and prayed that one day I would win a Grand Slam trophy in front of my child. Luckily for me, Tara is growing up and I can’t wait for her to see me do the same as I did in front of Stefan. My whole (more or less) was about tennis until I became a father and husband. Everything I did was aimed at tennis success. When I became father and husband, my “world” evolved. It didn’t change, it evolved into something more beautiful. Of course, more responsibilities add up but at the end of the day, it unlocks a new dimension of Love and Energy inside of you that you never knew existed. And the biggest gift that you receive from God is the enhanced feeling of empathy, compassion and devotion to your kids. But it’s not all clear once you become a father. It takes learning and openness to reach that “golden balance” in Life which everyone is in pursuit for. For me it was balance between tennis, priorities and family. My wife was so helpful and supportive all the way since she gave birth to both Stefan and Tara. She always took time to discuss whatever bothered me and to help me find a way where I can feel like I am giving my best at home with kids and her and at the tennis court.

Objavu dijeli Novak Djokovic (@djokernole) Srp 19, 2018 u 2:03 PDT

[Part 2] In 2017, the injury of my right elbow was so severe that I was forced to be out from the Tour for 6 months. Injury was one of the issues, the other big one was any motivation. I didn’t have problems to practice and to enjoy the tennis court but I had mental hurdles when I had to compete. One day I will share more in depth what kind of challenges I had to face and how I felt. I have always respected people that share their most vulnerable moments as their turning points in finding true strength that inspires so many people. I was vulnerable so many times in the last few years. And I am still vulnerable. I am not ashamed of it. In contrary, it makes me more true to myself and others. It allows me to get closer to people. It allows me to “dig deep” and analyze what is truly happening inside of me. When I find that out, I am able to create a strategy to overcome this occurring issue and move on as a stronger, wiser, happier human being. For the last 2 years, I wasn’t patient with my tennis expectations. I wasn’t wise in strategizing. And I certainly wasn’t clearly hearing my body telling me that there is something serious happening with my elbow. I was trying to find solutions somewhere else and soliton was always inside of me. After many changes made with training, racket, team members, I didn’t know if I would be able to get back on the desired level of tennis. Actually, one part of me always believes in my own qualities and capabilities. But there was a lot of doubtful moments where course of action could have gone different ways. Fortunately, I had help from all the divine forces that guided me to the right direction. Direction that is good for me. The one that will bring me peace and balance.

Objavu dijeli Novak Djokovic (@djokernole) Srp 19, 2018 u 2:06 PDT

[Part 3] I am aware of the efforts and dedication that many people have invested in me in the last few years in order for me to get back to the level of tennis that gets me a Grand Slam title. I would like to extend my greatest appreciation, respect and Love to all of the people that have believed in me and helped me to get to win another @wimbledon trophy. I am so Blessed to go through this amazing journey and to be supported by many people around the world. I love you I love tennis I love Life Novak_ P.S. Wimbledon grass tasted great once more. I would just add some avocado and it would be perfect #TeamDjokovic #NoleFam

Objavu dijeli Novak Djokovic (@djokernole) Srp 19, 2018 u 2:08 PDT