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Novak Djokovic's coach Goran Ivanisevic has explained the toll Stefanos Tsitsipas's loss to the Serb superstar in the 2021 French Open final took on him psychologically.
It's been nearly two years since Tsitsipas faced Djokovic in the grand slam final at Roland Garros, winning the first two sets before eventually falling in a heap to lose 6-7, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4.
Tsitsipas took the first two sets against Djokovic at the 2021 French Open final, but choked to badly blow the next three and lose the match
Djokovic's coach Goran Ivanisevic (pictured) believes the Greek star hasn't been the same player since missing out on the title at Roland Garros
Tsitsipas will be looking to win his first Grand Slam with a win at Rod Laver Arena on Sunday night against 'Joker', who will be aiming to clinch his 22nd and 10th Australian Open.
The pair have clashed 12 times in the past, with Djokovic claiming 10 victories, including the 2021 final at Roland Garros - which Ivanisevic believes left a mark on the Greek.
'I have seen him very nervous since the beginning of this