"I didn't feel like I really had proper time to rest" admits Novak Djokovic after superb 2023 season"
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World number one Novak Djokovic
has admitted that he did not get the desired amount of rest after having an
amazing 2023 season.
The 36-year-old is often regarded
as the greatest player in the history of men’s tennis in the Open era,
having won as many as 24 Grand Slam titles.
Djokovic had a fabulous time in
2023 on the court where he ended up winning three out of the four Grand Slams.
His only defeat in a major tournament last year came in the final at Wimbledon
where he lost to the current world number two Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz with a
score of 1–6, 7–6(8–6), 6–1, 3–6, 6–4.
The Serbian tennis star was
recently quoted in a report where he stated that he did not get the desired
amont of rest after a historic campaign
"I made some amazing
records, also history of the sport, that took a lot out of me,” he said. “So I
didn't feel like I really had the proper time to rest and to do a proper
preparation block like maybe I would normally do. But it is what it is.
"I don't think I played my
best tennis in Australia, whereas Jannik [Sinner] did, and he was just far
better player than me that day [in the semi-finals]. And after that, he he made
an incredible comeback in the final and won his first title. So it was
absolutely deserved."
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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