"He is going to reset": Andy Roddick unconcerned about Novak Djokovic's form despite early exit from Monte-Carlo Masters

Former world number one Andy Roddick has stated that he is not overly concerned about the performance of Serbia’s Novak Djokovic despite recent defeat at the Monte-Carlo Masters. The 37-year-old, who is regarded as the greatest player in the history of men’s tennis in the singles category in the Open era, having won as many as 24 Grand Slam titles, is going through a lean patch according to his own high standards.

Most recently, Djokovic was featured in the ongoing ATP 1000 event Monte-Carlo Masters, where he was knocked out after losing to Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo in straight sets with a score of 6-3, 6-4.

Former world number one Roddick has been recently quoted in a report by The Tennis Gazette where he stated that he is not concerned about Djokovic’s performances He stated that even though the Belgrade-born star suffered an unexpected defeat in the tournament’s early phase, he will be in the running for bigger prize when it comes to Grand Slams.

“I don’t think the base level for Novak for a successful year is two majors any more,” he said. “I think the question is can I build up my season? Can I peak for the majors? Can I be as good once as I ever was? I think that matters more.” I don’t know if we would have seen Novak here in this tournament or for the last couple of years, frankly, if he didn’t live up the street. I think this is almost paid practice for him. He is going to reset. The next Monday comes and he is still going to be in Monte Carlo training for the clay court season. I don’t put a ton of stock in this, maybe there is a bit of a match up issue but if Novak gets a good run of three or four weeks at the French Open, even having lost to Tabilo twice, I know who I would be taking three out of five sets.”