Novak Djokovic desires to show that he’s nonetheless able to successful a Grand Slam title. The previous world No. 1 didn’t significantly shine in 2024 and suffered a number of painful losses, however his season was saved by the resounding triumph on the Paris Olympics through the summer time.
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The 37-year-old from Belgrade has labored very onerous through the low season and appears motivated to play extra this 12 months, so as to get into the best rhythm for probably the most prestigious tournaments. The 24-time Grand Slam champion has already performed the Brisbane Worldwide, the place he was defeated by American ace Reilly Opelka within the quarterfinals.
Nole is harmful for everybody
Regardless of that defeat, the Serbian legend has proven that he’s in good condition and can attempt to get an excellent end result on the Australian Open. Nole was joined at Melbourne Park by his new coach Andy Murray, who will give him very helpful recommendation through the Blissful Slam.
The previous Scottish champion was not current in Brisbane final week attributable to a visit together with his household, however he is able to assist Novak in his try to win the twenty fifth Grand Slam title of his wonderful profession. The present world quantity 7 has already began training in Melbourne and had a follow session with 4-time Grand Slam champion Carlitos Alcaraz.
Novak Djokovic, Brisbane 2025© Stream screenshot
Throughout a prolonged interview with ‘RMC’, French veteran Richard Gasquet analyzed Nole’s possibilities of successful one other Main at nearly 38 years previous: “It’s possible that he’ll still win Grand Slams.
I don’t know if it’s ever happened, at 37, to be so strong in a sport, to be number 2 or 3 in the world, to say to yourself that he can still win Grand Slams. It’s unique, it’s incredible.”
The Serbian ace shall be a really harmful participant for everybody on the 2025 AO, the place he has received ten instances, marking a chunk of tennis historical past.