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Aryna Sabalenka Reveals Novak Djokovic's Secret to Staying Calm Under Pressure

Q: What advice did Novak Djokovic give Aryna Sabalenka?

Novak Djokovic advised Aryna Sabalenka to "look at everything as you're looking from the outside on the situation on the court, off the court" and not get overwhelmed by her emotions.

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Aryna Sabalenka trains with Novak Djokovic in Greece, learns to stay settled
Djokovic's advice helps Sabalenka control her emotions and win 2025 US Open
Sabalenka says Djokovic's counsel has given her the ability to stop and take a deep breath

Aryna Sabalenka Reveals Novak Djokovic's Secret to Staying Calm Under Pressure

In a surprising turn of events, Aryna Sabalenka, the fiery Belarusian tennis player, has found an unlikely mentor in Novak Djokovic, the Serbian legend known for his unflappable composure on the court.

Last month, fresh off her 2025 US Open victory, Sabalenka took a training-holiday in Athens, Greece, where Djokovic now resides. During her stay, the two practiced together, and Sabalenka gained invaluable insights into Djokovic's secret to staying calm under pressure.

"How to stay settled and how to look at everything as you're looking from the outside on the situation on the court, off the court," Sabalenka explained. "Kind of like it's not you looking, it's someone else looking at your situation. I think that's the best lesson that you could take from Novak."