Riyadh – Novak Djokovic, the number one tennis player in the world, said that he has no plans to retire from tennis anytime soon and that he is trying to imitate Tom Brady, who continued in American football after 40. The thirty-six-year-old arrived in Riyadh for an exhibition match with number two Carlos Alcaraz. Novak is entering his 22nd season in professional tennis. The Serbian said he has good athleticism and is playing at a high level. 2023 is one of the best seasons of his career. And why stop? – Novak has won three of the four Grand Slams this year. He lost to Alcaraz in a five-set thriller in the Wimbledon final.
Novak and Alcaraz said that Rafael Nadal is back in great form and that the Grand Slams will be the target. Nadal last played at the Australian Open in January. After that two surgeries were done. Novak broke Nadal’s record of 22 Grand Slams this year. Thirty-seven-year-old Nadal will retire next year.
Arena Zabalenka defeated Uns Jabir in a three-set thriller to become the women’s champion at the Riyadh Season Tennis Cup. Unz surrendered after winning the first set 6-4. Score: 4-6, 6-3, 6-4.
Sabalenka and Unz are gearing up for the Australian Open. Arena’s first match of the new year will be at the Brisbane Open. But Unz will not play in the practice tournament and will participate in the Australian Open.
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2023-12-27 16:52:20
