Novak Djokovic isn’t resting on his laurels after claiming the all-time males’s document together with his twenty third Grand Slam title final month and the Serbian stated on Saturday that he’s already eyeing quantity 24 at Wimbledon the place he’s the defending champion.
Djokovic went previous Rafa Nadal’s tally of twenty-two Slams when he gained the French Open final month and, although his outdated Spanish rival is not going to be difficult for titles this yr because of harm, Djokovic has no plans to place his toes up and loosen up.
The 36-year-old has gained the final 4 Wimbledon crowns and is one shy of tying Roger Federer’s males’s document of eight titles on the All England Club. He additionally now sits only one Grand Slam behind Margaret Court who gained a document 24.
“I don’t feel more relaxed, to be honest. I still feel hungry for success, for more Grand Slams, more achievements in tennis,” Djokovic instructed reporters.
“As lengthy as there’s that drive, I do know that I’m in a position to compete on the highest stage. If that goes down, then I suppose I’ll must face in all probability totally different circumstances and have a unique method.
“So far there’s still the drive. A few days after Roland Garros, I was already thinking about preparation for grass and what needs to be done. The tennis season is such that it doesn’t really give you much time to really reflect or enjoy.”
Djokovic stated that though he was happy with his historic achievement, life as knowledgeable participant calls for that form of mentality and depth as he appears to win as many majors as he can earlier than his physique can take no extra.
“If you really want to have a chance and have a go at more slam titles, you need to maintain that concentration and devotion,” he stated.
“I want to try to use every Grand Slam opportunity I have at this stage where I’m feeling good in my body, feeling motivated and playing very good tennis, to try to get more.”
Djokovic comes into Wimbledon because the second seed this yr with 20-year-old Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz now world primary after his first title on grass at Queen’s. However, that doesn’t faze the Serbian.
“I think for someone his age, it’s impressive, everything he (Alcaraz) is doing. With his team, of course, he’s got Juan Carlos Ferrero, former world number one, in his corner who can guide him and mentor him,” Djokovic stated.
“For me, I need not have Carlos or anyone else actually to search out that additional drive and motivation after I enter Slams as a result of I do know that I’ve to win seven matches to win a title.
“So whoever I get to face across the net, it doesn’t make a difference for me. I need to do what I need to do.”
Djokovic will start his Wimbledon title defence in opposition to Argentina’s 67th-ranked Pedro Cachin on Monday.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
