On the occasion of International Happiness Day, players including Grigor Dimitrov, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic talked about what brings them happiness.
A short video of players reacting was released by the official ATP Tour channel, which accompanied them around as they moved about their hectic schedules.
Alcaraz, who recently won the Indian Wells title, stated that he was happy when he was among those who were important to him. Alcaraz said: “I think right now, being with my close people.”
Dimitrov responded with emotion, stating that he was thrilled with something every day. He said: “Everything. Daily. I have a lot of happy moments throughout the day. It starts when I wake up.”
In an attempt to return the favour, Djokovic turned to the cameraman and responded humorously. Djokovic said: “You make me happy. You brought a lot of good energy. Wow. Amazing. You dress well, man.”
It’s International Happiness Day, the players are smiling, and so are we 😄
What makes you the happiest? 🥰 pic.twitter.com/eG0LDH6mvP
— ATP Tour (@atptour) March 20, 2024
Novak Djokovic in 2024
Currently the world no.1, the Serbian played his last match on the 11th of March when he lost to world no.96 Luca Nardi 6-4 3-6 6-3 in the 3rd round in Indian Wells (draw).
Currently, during this season the Serbian owns a composed 8-3 match record. Novak Djokovic’s best result of the present season was getting to the semifinal at the Australian Open.
Djokovic will compete next in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters (Monte–Carlo). He will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 7th of April.
Grigor Dimitrov in 2024
Currently the world no.12, the Bulgarian played his last match on the 13th of March when he lost to world no.4 Daniil Medvedev 6-4 6-4 in the 4th round in Indian Wells (draw).
This season Dimitrov owns a compiled 15-4 record. Grigor clinched 1 title in Brisbane. The Bulgarian was the runner-up in Marseille.
Dimitrov has scheduled to compete next in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters (Monte–Carlo). He will start from the main draw that will commence on the 7th of April.
Novak Djokovic and Grigor Dimitrov squared off 13 times. Their current record is 12-1 for Djokovic. Before, the last time they competed against each other, Novak Djokovic won 6-4 6-3 in the final in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters) in November 2023.
You can see them in action in the following highlights.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
Now the world no.2, Alcaraz played his last match on the 17th of March when he overcame world no.4 Daniil Medvedev 7-6(5) 6-1 in the final in Indian Wells to win his 14th career title.
This season Alcaraz has a 12-3 win-loss record. This year, the Spaniard conquered 1 title in Indian Wells.