Alcaraz rivalry gives Djokovic 'new energy' entering into twilight of his career believes Henin
ATPWednesday, 30 August 2023 at 00:00
Former women’s world number one Justine Henin believes that
the rivalry against Spain’s young tennis star Carlos Alcaraz has given new
energy to Serbia’s Novak Djokovic.
The two have been competing with each other aggressively in the
recent past and the rivalry intensified after the final of Wimbledon 2023 where
Alcaraz came out on top in a five-set thriller with a score of 1–6, 7–6(8–6),
6–1, 3–6, 6–4.
Djokovic did not take long to avenge that defeat as he
managed to get the better of the 20-year-old in the final of the Cincinnati
Open (Western & Southern Open) with a score of 5-7, 7-6, 7-6.
Former Belgian tennis star Henin, who ended her illustrious
career after winning as many as seven Grand Slam titles, believes that the
rivalry against Alcaraz has given renewed energy to Djokovic who is moving
towards the twilight of his career.
“He always wants more, but how can he not be serene? He has
dominated men's tennis for years,” she said while talking to Eurosport. “This
new rivalry [vs Alcaraz] is good for him. He went for the record at
Roland-Garros, which was a huge moment of peace.
“There were tears at Wimbledon because you always want to
win another title. But it feeds off that and this final in Cincinnati...you
couldn't ask for a better rivalry. That gives him new energy as he enters the
final phase of his career.”
Both of these players are currently participating in the US
Open 2023 where they will face off if they manage to reach the final of the
competition.
Djokovic won the first-round encounter against France’s Alexandre
Muller on Monday in straight sets with a score of 6-0, 6-2, 6-3.
On the other hand,
Alcaraz will face Germany’s Dominik Koepfer in the round of 128 encounter on
Tuesday.
Azeem Siddiqui is a seasoned sports journalist and data analyst with a strong background in both digital media and live sports production.
He began his journalism career working with partners of The New York Times and has since contributed to several leading international sports publications, including Fox Sports Asia, Calciomercato, and GiveMeSport. Since 2023, Azeem has been part of the TennisUpToDate team, where he has played a key role in sustaining the platform’s growth and ensuring tennis fans receive timely and reliable coverage of the sport’s biggest stories.
In addition to his editorial work, Azeem has extensive experience as a data analyst in live sports broadcasting—particularly in cricket—where he combines analytical precision with creative storytelling. He has collaborated with multiple production companies and cricket boards worldwide, delivering real-time insights and data-driven narratives during live match coverage.
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