08/31/2026
“‘Tennis,’ [Djokovic] explains, ‘is a combination of a sprint, a marathon, and gymnastics all at the same time. You do have to be explosive and dynamic because it is an explosive and dynamic sport. But it’s not a full sprint, because if you play two, three, four, five hours, you’ve got to be ready to somehow manage your energy expenditure in a proper way, an optimal way, so that you are able to perform for hours at the same level. Or, if you drop, then you come back quickly. And that’s something that, I feel like, differentiates the top players from others. It’s the ability to really be consistently playing on a high level throughout the entire match and the whole season.’” — The Cruelest Game by Matt Futterman
If you’re already glued to the drama at the US Open, pick up a copy of THE CRUELEST GAME for a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the minds of your favorite athletes, from Novak Djokovic to Carlos Alcaraz Garfia and many more!
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