Tennis
In the shadows, Novak Djokovic is preparing his big comeback in the United States
Published on March 24, 2023 at 6:50 p.m.
Deprived once again of an American hard court tour during the month of March, Novak Djokovic is losing another opportunity to establish his domination on the circuit. The Serb, winner of the Australian Open, showed a very high level but health restrictions prevented him from traveling. Absent from American territory since the US Open 2021, he should make his comeback next summer and is already dreaming of victory.
Due to the prohibition for any unvaccinated person to travel to the United States until May 11, Novak Djokovic must suffer another absence from Indian Wells et Miami, which has benefited Carlos Alcaraz since the latter has just taken over the chair of world number 1. The Serb, who assures that he has no regrets, has even mentioned his situation quite often in the media lately and he is already giving an appointment for the next one. US Open.
A nostalgic memory
Present in the United States for the last time during theUS Open in 2021, Novak Djokovic was playing at that time Grand Slam calendar, which no player has achieved since Rod Laver in 1969. The Serb then lost sharply in the final against Daniil Medvedevnot without having kept an exceptional memory. “In 2021, when I lost in the final against Medvedev, I had one of the best moments of my life with the New York public. So I really want to play there, I want to be there” did he declare.
Djokovic impatient
Crowned three times in New York during his career, Novak Djokovic is already talking about his next trip to the United States, with of course theUS Open on your mind. “I was lucky enough to win this tournament three times and play in many finals. And even though I lost that match, I received a lot of love and support from people and I want to go back and reconnect with the public. It’s something I look forward to and hope it happens.” he confided. As a reminder, during this famous final, the Serb had received incredible support from the public, causing him to tears.
Duel with Alcaraz expected
Before considering his next trip to the United States, Novak Djokovic must have realized that he could have a strong opponent in the coming weeks. Back to competition for a month, Carlos Alcaraz impressed. We can’t wait to see their next duel, the two men having parted ways with a victory for the Spaniard for their big first in Madrid last year. For now, they are fighting a duel at a distance in 2023, the Serb having won in Australia without the presence ofalcaraz and the Spaniard won Indian Wells last week.
