Novak Djokovic is at the US Open to try to create a surprise in New York. The Serb has won the very last title he was missing, that of an Olympic gold medal and one might think that his motivation is somehow undermined but this is absolutely not the case: “ Now that I’ve won everything, what’s left for me to do? I still want to make history and have fun on the circuit.
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I always wish to be able to arouse the interest of many young people in tennis and to motivate them to watch and follow tennis. The clashes that I have with Sinner and Alcaraz, as well as with Zverev, Medvedev or Tsitsipas, are the clashes that give me pleasure, that motivate me to improve my own game.
The age gap is huge, but it doesn’t really concern me. I feel comfortable with my game, I feel fresh and happy with the accomplishments I’ve had in the last few years.
” he said at a press conference in New York.
Djokovic also wants to do well off the court
The Belgrade native not only intends to excel on the courts around the world, but his work off the courts also means a lot to him: ” I am also motivated by other issues off the field.
I enjoy contributing to the evolution of tennis and the PTPA. I also feel an obligation as someone with a name and status in the sport, someone that young people follow, like Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
I’m constantly looking to find a balance, to make a positive contribution while I’m still here.”
