"Wimbledon made me so angry, I need to win everything": Carlos Alcaraz was inner motivation for Novak Djokovic in US Open swing
ATPTuesday, 12 December 2023 at 11:31
World number one Novak Djokovic has revealed that his rivalry
with Spain’s young tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz allowed him to ‘reinvent’
himself.
The 36-year-old was on the losing end in what was an
incredible final at Wimbledon against Alcaraz who emerged victorious in a
five-set thriller with a score of 1–6, 7–6(8–6), 6–1, 3–6, 6–4. Djokovic was recently quoted in a report where he expressed
how his defeat in the final in London allowed him to reinvent
himself.
“He’s as complete of a player I’ve seen in ages,” he said. “The
loss at Wimbledon made me so angry that I needed to win everything on
American soil, which I did. It’s a great opportunity for me to reinvent myself
& really push harder than I ever did.”
Djokovic is regarded as the greatest player in the history
of men’s singles tennis in the Open era, having won as many as 24 Grand Slam
titles. He had a fabulous 2023 where he ended up lifting three out of the four
major titles.
Djokovic ended the year on a high as he clinched the ATP
Finals in Turin after beating Italy’s Jannik Sinner in the final with a score
of 6-3, 6-3.
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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