Djokovic admits needing to change game to challenge Next Gen: "The young guys are there"

Novak Djokovic is taking the threat of the next-gen seriously which is why he is working on adapting his game in order to compete with them.

Novak Djokovic usually handled the Next Gen comfortably so far however the rise of Carlos Alcarazg gave him a taste of defeat. The Spaniard beat Djokovic in Madrid en route to his second Masters trophy this year after Miami.

He was also beaten by Felix Auger-Aliassime at the Laver Cup recently showing him that he needs to adapt in order to remain competitive:

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"There is not one magic potion or secret to success. It's various things. I love tennis, I really have this pure emotion and passion for the game. Every day I push myself along with my team members to improve and work on things. I probably have to do it more than I ever have because the young guys are there and they pose a different challenge than maybe 10 years ago."

He added:

"But I really enjoy it, I really enjoy this life of a tennis player. Support of the close people in my life is crucial, my wife, my parents. If I don't have that, it wouldn't be possible for me to be emotionally balanced and be able to travel around the world and do what I do best."

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