Giving your hundred per cent is a step forward toward winning a tennis match. And even the 21-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic feels the same. Whether it be a Grand Slam tournament or an ATP tournament, the Serbian tennis player has never left an opportunity to give his 100% and play till the last dot of the match. Not only that, but recently, he also talked about how he is one of the toughest opponents to put away.
With his exciting win in the Adelaide final, the Serbian tennis player just secured his 92nd career victory and his 34th straight victory in Australia. And soon after, the former world number one will be seen competing in the Australian Open, the year’s first Grand Slam event.
Novak Djokovic talks about being the toughest opponent
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The Serbian tennis player might not be unbeatable. But seeing his career stats for the past few months, he has definitely built up a lot of strength with his experience and gameplay. Recently, in an exclusive interview with Euro sport, after overcoming Korda in a thrilling Adelaide final, the 21-time Grand Slam champion talked about the impact of winning tight matches like the Adelaide finals.
He said, “I think it gets to the head of your opponents more.” Even after suffering from a hamstring injury the former world number one is not taking things slow. He has definitely developed a high game of mental fortitude. Further, he said, “That’s what I want. I want them to know that regardless of the scoreline, I’m always there, I’m always fighting till the last shot, and I’m able to turn things around. Of course, going into the court with anybody knowing that they know as well what I’m capable of is of course an advantage.”
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The legend also revealed in great detail how his experience allowed him to be able to alter the course of a match. The Serbian tennis player has been waiting a long time to play on the Australian Courts. And to start, he’ll be seen competing in a warm-up match against Nick Kyrgios, who once thought the tennis player wasn’t his favorite guy.
When Kyrgios didn’t think of Djokovic as his favorite guy
After giving a tough competition in the Wimbledon finals, the 27-year-old tennis player will again face his frenemies in the practice match. However, the 21-year-old tennis player recently discussed when he felt that the Australian tennis player’s favorite person wasn’t him for a lot of the early years of their partnership.
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They now have a strong tie that unites them both. Additionally, he praised the young talent who steadfastly supported him during a difficult time and firmly stood with him.