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Roger Federer Admits He 'Didn’t Give Novak Djokovic The Respect He Deserved'

Federer said Djokovic was a “party crasher” in the Nadal-Federer era, admitting, “I didn’t give Novak the respect he deserved” after a 2006 Monaco meeting. He said Djokovic ironed out “flaws” to become a “monster.” Djokovic added, “When the crowd is chanting Roger, I hear Novak.” Federer said, “I really appreciate that,” after Djokovic joined him at the Laver Cup before retirement.