Novak Djokovic expresses his excitement about returning to the Indian Wells tournament after a five-year absence, describing it as his favorite. In his first match back, he faced a challenging three-setter against Vukic, crediting his opponent’s strong serve and forehand for pushing him. Off the court, Djokovic enjoyed playing soccer with Stefanos and the boys and practicing at UCLA, where he felt the unique energy of college.
He reflects on the balance between his fierce competitiveness and enjoyment off the court. Djokovic also shares his admiration for fellow Serbian and NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, drawing inspiration from his dominance in the NBA and expressing awe for the NBA’s global reach and entertainment value. He expresses gratitude for the opportunity to speak in the interview.
Djokovic in Indian Wells, ranking, and results in 2024
WLWWWWWWWW Ranked no.1, Djokovic has managed to achieve an overall 8-2 win-loss record in 2024. Novak is now competing in Indian Wells where he conquered the world no.69 Aleksandar Vukic 6-2 5-7 6-3.
Novak Djokovic will face the world no.123 Luca Nardi in the 3rd round. In the past, they have never played each other as of now in top events.
The Serbian won 98 titles in his career: 52 on hard courts, 19 on clay courts, 19 on indoor courts and 8 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Djokovic has scheduled to compete next in Miami (Miami Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 18th of March.
