Coach Anton Dubrov attributes Aryna Sabalenka’s recent success to Novak Djokovic’s “unique character trait”.

Sabalenka’s coach Dubrov recently spoke to Championship, as quoted by Tennis 365, where he explained how the reigning world number two in women’s singles is trying to copy a “unique trait” of Djokovic’s. He felt that one of the reasons Sabalenka has been able to achieve good results in the recent past is because she can now thrive under pressure, especially when the crowd is against her, much like Djokovic did in his The entire career has managed to achieve incredible results in a hostile atmosphere.

“Novak experienced something similar when he plays and the crowd sometimes cheers against him. But he knows how to channel that energy,” he said. “That’s his unique trait – doing that in important moments. That’s what Aryna can do better now. She’s not at the same level yet, but you can strive for it no matter how you feel. Now she can do it at a higher level Dominate your level: Even when you play a Slam final against the American, where every point you score is loudly applauded, you continue to focus on yourself.