Wilander, about Djokovic: "I think he will win two more Grand Slam titles"
The former Swedish player offered an interesting reflection on Djokovic's aspirations at the moment and how his results should be valued.
There are still those who despair and show their strangeness at each defeat of Novak Djokovic, as if assuming that a 37-year-old man who has won everything should be invincible. Mats Wilander offers an interesting perspective on this shortly after the Serbian fell in the third round of the US Open 2024.
No one like a tennis legend to assess with clarity what Djokovic's defeats in Grand Slam tournaments this season mean, both for him and for the fans. Novak Djokovic's struggles are closely monitored by Mats Wilander, who, in statements collected by Sportklub, thoroughly analyzes what has happened to the Balkan player this season and how it should be interpreted. His reflections deserve attention.
"I think the way he explained his feelings in the press conference was fantastic. It's tough to compete on clay in the middle of the season and arrive at the US Open without having played a hard-court match. It's impressive how Djokovic has managed to win 24 Grand Slam titles and doesn't have that identifying trait in his tennis that Roger and Rafa had, but he can seem invincible when he's at his best," he declared. "Defeats like this are a reminder that he is a human being," he commented. "Of course, he would like to win everything, but he needs time to rest and prepare properly. He will return to his best form in Australia," he concluded.
- Wilander believes Djokovic will win two more Grand Slam titles
What is evident is that, at 37 years old, he cannot aspire to glory in all events, nor should that be demanded of him. "We must stop being surprised when he loses and appreciate that a man of his age keeps winning major tournaments as he deserves. It's amazing what he has been doing throughout his career," he stated. "Physically, I don't see him as older, and mentally, he seems more intelligent every day. I believe he will continue to play and win two more Grand Slam titles," affirmed Mats Wilander, who did not hesitate to show his strong admiration for Novak Djokovic.
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