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Janko NEXT Generation Tour - Episode 1 @BNP Paribas Open Indian Wells

We are thrilled to share with you the 1^st episode of the “Janko NEXT Generation Tour”. Few months ago, we were happy to announce Janko Tipsarevic renewed his contract with us for the next 4 years. As you know, Janko is not only a player among our Team, he's leading it! Not just through his ATP ranking, Janko used to be a very good junior (No. 2 in world junior rankings in 2001) and accepts the challenge to drive our NEXT GENERATION Team.

Janko will start his mission inviting some of our best NEXT players on 5 Tournaments in 2012 to follow him on and off-court, before and after the matches.From sparring-partner to behind the scene private confidant, Janko will explain to the kids what is it to be a professional tennis player. Here is the 1st episode that took place at BNP PARIBAS OPEN last week in Indian Wells with Mitchell Krueger currently best U18 in the US.

Memorable match of 2012 !

Credit: ATP

Janko Tipsarevic in the top 8 !!!

After Sony Ericsson Open where Janko lost against the finalist Andy Murray in Quarter final, Janko has the best rank in his career ATP#8. Congratulations !

Janko's ITW: On Gear and Playing Conditions at the Miami Masters

Credit:tennis.com

Here the video interview did with Janko Tipsarevic on his Tecnifibre gear and Miami playing conditions last week in Miami.

Janko on a charity event on South Beach for folks with autism

..."was fun teaching them how play...:)"...

Janko Tipsarevic explaining the "5 weeks on the Tour" concept with TF Junior players

Credit: The Tennis Space

Janko Tisparevic, the world number nine and the new columnist for The Tennis Space, discloses that he is to mentor young players.

If I had the chance now to speak to my 18- or 19-year-old self, I would tell him to stop being a baby on court. When I was that age, if a match wasn’t going the way I wanted it to, I would be like a crying baby who couldn’t have the doll he wanted. I really regret that I was like that.

I wish I had had a different mindset then, the sort of attitude that I have now as a 27-year old. I wish I realised then you must always give everything on the court, that you have a short career, that every freaking match counts. That’s what I’m going to be telling the young players who are going to be spending time with me this year, as part of a programme with my sponsor Tecnifibre. Five players will spend a week each with me this season, starting in Indian Wells in California next month, and then in Monte Carlo, Gstaad, Shanghai and Belgrade. I would have liked, when I was their age, to have had an opportunity to spend time with a player on the tour, to hear what it takes to be a professional tennis player. I like helping people how to do things, and I’m very excited about this.

Tipsarevic & Krueger @ Indian Wells

In 2012, Janko Tipsarevic accepts the challenge to invite 5 of our best NEXT GENERATION players on the Tour. Those 5 lucky players will have the chance to follow him on and off-court, before and after the matches during 1 ATP Tournament each. From sparring-partner to behind the scene private confident, Janko will explain to the kids what is it to be a professional tennis player. This starts in Indian Wells with Mitchell Krueger, best Junior in the USA!! Anything you would like to ask to Mitchell? Stay tuned, a lot more coming soon...

If you want more information about Mitchell click here: Mitchell Krueger Tecnifibre's profile

Janko's ITW about Olympic Games

Crédit: Srdjan Stevanovic

Janko Tipsarevic answered few questions about the Olympics Games.

What are you looking forward to most about the Olympics?
Getting a chance to play and represent my country, mainly, but my memories from Beijing were not that great – I had to retire in the 2nd round because of an ankle injury. The Olympic Games are played on my favourite surface, which is grass, so I’m hoping I can make a better impression this time.

What do you think the atmosphere will be like in London during the games?
I love the British crowd because, if I compare them to other crowds, they are probably the ones who respect the players the most. I am generally looking when the crowd is moving or clapping when it’s not time or screaming during the point, but this is generally never, ever, ever happening in London because tennis has a huge history – people over there love the sport – so I generally really, really love the crowd.

Are you looking forward to mixing with different athletes?
I actually am. I am probably going to stay in a separate house because it’s closer to Wimbledon, but I remember that in the Olympic village in Beijing we had a lot of fun.

What is your favourite Olympic memory?
Beating David Ferrer, at that point ranked No. 4, a guy which I generally hate playing, and I had won like four games in our previous two matches. I remember I played the match of my life on court No. 1 and won in straight sets – that was one my best feelings.

Are there any other Olympic sports you would like to watch?
I love watching gymnastics. I think it is underpaid, I feel that the guys and girls are working really hard and not getting enough compensation for what they do. Probably that is one of the sports that I enjoy watching the most.

Who from Serbia do you expect to do well at the Olympics?
Well I would like to say myself, as I’m playing currently the best tennis of my career, but probably the biggest pressure is going to be on Novak [Djokovic] because he is the current world No. 1 and he won Wimbledon on grass and he is someone that people in Serbia are expecting to bring home a medal.

And in any other sports?
Volleyball and waterpolo. If I remember correctly we lost in the finals of the World or European Championships in waterpolo, so along with tennis those are the three sports that we are expected to win a medal.

Crédit: ITF Tennis