Novak Djokovic’s season has began with essential victories, which give him confidence. First the success in doubles with Nick Kyrgios after which the one in singles towards Rinky Hijikata, on the Brisbane Worldwide.
In each circumstances, the Serbian champion stood out for an essential development in service, managing to get out of uncomfortable conditions with out having to enter the rallies. That is exactly the side that made him most proud after the profitable debut in Brisbane.
The objective, clearly, is to point out up in Melbourne in high kind to dream of the twenty fifth Slam of his profession within the Main during which he has already triumphed ten occasions.
“Of course doubles is something different. I couldn’t miss the opportunity to play with Kyrgios when he comes back. I’m looking forward to tomorrow for the next match with him. As for the singles match, Hijikata raised the level after the initial 0-3. I think I started well and maintained the level throughout the match, except for a few moments. I had some drops, but I served really well. From 3-3, my game improved, so I got two breaks in a row and closed the match,” Djokovic stated in a press convention.
“My serve has been great in both doubles and singles. I’m working on it and it’s nice to see that I can win one or two free points in every game. It helps a lot on a surface like this. The goal? I want to go as far as I can in this tournament. I know that people pay for tickets to see me compete at my best. It’s true that the big goal is Melbourne. I want to try to perfect my shots and be in the best shape for the first match of the Australian Open,” he added.
Novak Djokovic, Brisbane 2025© Stream screenshot
Engaged on the main points, regardless of the numerous years spent on Tour, is without doubt one of the secrets and techniques of his longevity.
“I’m not aiming to completely transform my game, but I’m definitely trying to improve. These are things that people don’t necessarily see: my positioning on the court, my transition game, my tactics. I want to prepare myself to compete, no matter what, against the younger players,” defined the 24-time Grand Slam champion.
And I am satisfied that Djokovic can do it. Revitalized by weeks of relaxation, he can dazzle his younger direct opponents like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. With Andy Murray as a plus in his workforce, the dream of a triumph on the Completely happy Slam isn’t a utopia, however it may turn into actuality. Even at nearly 38 years outdated, if Nole had been to reach in Melbourne contemporary bodily and again on high mentally, his younger rivals are warned.
