Novak Djokovic reflected on his unexpected arrival at the Rome Masters tournament and the benefits of having more time between matches during a recent press conference. He had arrived early to practice on center court and discussed his long-term preparation for upcoming Grand Slam tournaments, including Wimbledon and the Olympics.
Djokovic emphasized the importance of having a strong support system, drawing on his experiences growing up in Serbia and the challenges of facing rivals like Rafael Nadal on clay courts. He expressed empathy towards Nadal’s injury struggles, having experienced an elbow injury himself in 2018, and wished him all the best in his recovery. Djokovic also paid tribute to Dominic Thiem, acknowledging his good character and determination to overcome injuries.
Novak Djokovic in 2024
Ranked no.1, Novak played his last match on the 13th
of April when he lost to world no.7 Casper Ruud 6-4 1-6 6-4 in the semifinal in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters (draw).Currently, during this season the Serbian achieved a compiled 11-4 match record. Novak Djokovic’s most significant performance of the year was reaching the semifinal at the Australian Open and Monte Carlo.