Carlos Alcaraz nonchalant about claim of father filming Novak Djokovic practice

“My father is a huge fan of tennis,” Alcaraz said in his response. “He doesn’t only watch my matches. I think he gets into the club at 11 a.m., gets out at 10 p.m., watching matches, watching practice from everyone, being able to watch Djokovic in real life, yeah, probably it is true he’s filmed the sessions.”

Alcaraz also denied that his father filming Djokovic’s practice could be an advantage, noting that he has plenty of footage on Djokovic available.

Djokovic had previously lamented the lack of privacy at Wimbledon’s practice courts.

“That’s the situation we are all in, the circumstances are such that we don’t have privacy in training, although sometimes I would like to have more privacy. Then it gives me more opportunities to try some things, to communicate more clearly with my team. The fact is that you are not completely relaxed in training. You know your rivals are there, you know everyone is looking over your shoulder at what’s going on, what you’re working on.

Every shot is measured, evaluated and assessed. That, through some analysis, affects the eventual meeting with Alcaraz or anyone tomorrow. Concentration is required. For me, training is like a match. I bring that intensity to training as well. Sometimes the atmosphere is more casual if I’m feeling better, more tense if I’m feeling bad. The bottom line is that you don’t want to give your rivals the impression that you’re weak, that you’re nervous… The fact is that we are all very focused,” said Djokovic.

The lack of privacy for practice may bother Djokovic, but it hasn’t stopped him from enjoying success at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Djokovic has won seven titles at the event and is trying to win his eighth Wimbledon championship. He has won the tournament the last four times it has been played.