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March 12, 2026
Djokovic took me out to dinner, and he only had 3 euros in his pocket! He ordered lobster, and when the bill arrived...
There are stories in the world of tennis that are kept in locker rooms for years, and one such story, bordering on a movie script, has finally seen the light of day. The main characters – the then young and poor Novak Djokovic and the Chilean tennis player Paul Capdeville.
TL;DR
- Paul Capdeville shares a story about a young Novak Djokovic who had only three euros but confidently treated Capdeville to an expensive dinner.
- Djokovic ordered lobster and steak, expressing his certainty that he would become world number one and break all records.
- Djokovic explained his strength and determination stemmed from his experiences during the war, burying friends, and rising from poverty, which Capdeville had not experienced.
- Capdeville, despite his own career achievements including 10 Challenger titles and reaching world No. 76, felt overshadowed by dominant Chilean players of his generation.
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