Novak Djokovic, the reigning world No. 1 and defending French Open champion, opened up about his challenging 2024 season as he prepares to defend his title at Roland Garros.
In a media briefing prior to his opening match against Pierre-Hugues Herbert, Djokovic acknowledged the difficulties he has faced this year and expressed his determination to address them. He emphasized the need to rectify certain issues hindering his performance and focus on his quest for peak performance.
Djokovic’s 2024 season has been marked by a series of ups and downs, with a 14-6 record and no finals appearances since his ATP Finals victory in 2023. Despite his impressive achievements in the previous season, including three Grand Slam titles, Djokovic has encountered challenges in maintaining his form and momentum.
Reflecting on the reasons behind his struggles, Djokovic hinted at various factors but chose not to delve into specifics, preferring to maintain focus on the present and future. He stressed the importance of learning from past experiences and making necessary adjustments to enhance his performance.
Acknowledging the impact of his recent form on his mindset, Djokovic adopted a pragmatic approach, emphasizing daily improvements and building momentum to enhance his chances in tournaments. Despite the setbacks, he remains optimistic about his ability to overcome challenges and compete at his highest level.
Djokovic’s candid insights into his struggles offer a glimpse into the mindset of a champion striving for excellence amidst adversity. As he embarks on his French Open title defense, all eyes will be on Djokovic as he seeks to rediscover his winning form and add to his illustrious Grand Slam legacy.
Novak Djokovic in 2024
At the moment ranked no.1, Novak played his last match on the 24th
of May when he was overcome by world no.34 Tomas Machac 6-4 0-6 6-1 in the semifinal in Geneva (draw).This season the Serbian has managed to achieve an overall 14-6 match record. Novak Djokovic’s best result of the current season was reaching the semifinal at the Australian Open, Monte Carlo and Geneva.
Novak Djokovic will fight against the world no.142 Pierre-Hugues Herbert in the 1st round on Tuesday at 8:15 pm on Court PHILIPPE-CHATRIER. Their head to head is 1-0 for Djokovic.
Djokovic won 99 titles in his career: 53 on hard courts, 19 on clay courts, 19 on indoor courts and 8 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Djokovic is scheduled to compete next at the Wimbledon (Wimbledon). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 1st of July.
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