Novak Djokovic was excluded from the US Open for the last two years because he refused to participate in a human experiment. Today, he WON the US Open for the fourth time – his 24th Grand Slam victory overall. The fact that Moderna was the main sponsor of this event makes his…
"I'm trying to be true to myself": Novak Djokovic has no qualms about having records as motivation
ATPSunday, 10 December 2023 at 22:00
Novak Djokovic responded to an interview in which he detailed that his primary goal is to continue pursuing records. The 24-times Grand Slam champion was honest in stating that his objectives include chasing records until the end of his career. He emphasized the importance of being truthful with himself and others.
The Serbian tennis player participated in an interview on the program "60 Minutes" and confirmed that, at 36 years old, it is significant for him to continue striving for records. Djokovic is currently the world No. 1 and will aim to surpass his 24 Grand Slam titles in the coming year, securing his position as the all-time leader, ahead of Rafael Nadal with 22 and Roger Federer with 20.
At 36 years old, 'Nole' had an impressive 2023 season, winning three Grand Slam tournaments: the Australian Open, Roland Garros, and the US Open. He only fell short in the Wimbledon final, where he lost to Carlos Alcaraz. Djokovic also finished the year as the world No. 1 for the 8th time in his career, an all-time record in the history of tennis.
“I mean, for me, that’s completely normal. Like, being honest about it and being your authentic self, and expressing what you feel. I’m just trying to be true to myself and to others and say what my goals and objectives are. So it’s as simple as that,” Djokovic said.
Djokovic's 2023 Season
Demonstrating unparalleled consistency on the court, 'Nole' extended his record for the highest career-winning percentage from 83.35% to 83.62%, accumulating a total of 1087 victories and 213 defeats.
Djokovic became the first player to achieve the career Grand Slam in men's singles, previously only shared by Roy Emerson, Rod Laver, and Nadal, who had accomplished the double Grand Slam. Additionally, he extended his record of 240 victories against top-10 ranked players to a total of 257.
He also made history by surpassing the mark of 373 weeks as the world No. 1 in men's tennis, surpassing Steffi Graf (across all genders) and setting a new record of 402 weeks at the top of the world rankings as of December 4, 2023.
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