Djokovic, on Sinner's case: "We have a system that is not working well"

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Expectations are high at the ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 2024 to see Novak Djokovic competing again on Chinese soil and seeking what could be his 100th career title. The Serbian spoke about this at Media Day, but also commented on the latest news regarding the doping investigation of Jannik Sinner.

If there's one thing that characterizes legends in the world of sports, it's their ability to find the motivation to surpass themselves every day and keep the competitive fire burning. Novak Djokovic is the prime example of this, and despite having achieved all imaginable successes, he wants more. With that goal in mind, he appears at the ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 2024, where he spoke with accredited media in a very interesting press conference.

- Feelings upon returning to China and great motivation to win in Shanghai

"I feel great here; I've missed the country a lot because it's one of the places where I've felt happiest during my sports career. I achieved great sporting successes, received fans' love every time I came, and I am very excited to experience all of that again. I love playing here, and it would mean a lot to me to achieve my 100th title in Shanghai. It's an extra motivation for me. I'm gradually improving with training, finding the desired rhythm, but it's not easy due to the few tournaments I've played recently," he said.

- Speed of the Shanghai tournament's court

Historically, the courts in Shanghai were among the fastest on the entire circuit, but since last year, they seemed to have slowed down somewhat. Novak's viewpoint is interesting. "It's still a rather fast court; what has changed are the balls, which slow the game down a bit more. In any case, a good serve is a great advantage here. We are witnessing increased speed on all courts, like at the US Open, where the change from one year to the next was drastic. I consider it important for changes to be more gradual," he cautioned.

- Rising love for tennis

"I will never stop venerating this sport. I still feel many emotions on the court, not only in competition but also in training. No matter how things sometimes don't go well, my relationship with tennis is profound. I fell in love with this sport as a child, and I still love it. Even when I retire, I will remain involved in tennis because I feel I owe a lot to this sport," commented the Serbian player before addressing a controversial topic.

- Opinion on the developments in the Jannik Sinner case

"I believe it's quite obvious that we have a system that isn't working, something that even people who don't follow our sport will realize. There are too many regulatory bodies, inconsistency in their decisions, and everything happening is not helping tennis at all. Jannik has won all three appeals he faced and now faces another trial. It must be very tough for him and his family," he remarked.

"What amazes me the most is seeing the impressive level of play he's displaying, winning most of the matches he plays despite being in a situation like this. I just hope this case can be resolved as soon as possible because everything that's happening is not good for our sport," stated Novak Djokovic as he eagerly prepares for his challenge at the ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 2024, a tournament where he aims to be a key player.

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