Djokovic: "I seek to improve every stroke I have in my game, even if it's the smallest percentage"

Streaming ATP Eastbourne MD live tennis

🎾 Doumbia/Reymond vs Harrison/Skupski

1. Sign up with Bet365 here
2. Make your first deposit of at least €5
3. Go to the “Live” section and watch every match

Watch the match on Bet365

 PUBLICIDAD

Register at bet365, deposit €5 or more into your account and you will receive 100% of your eligible deposit in Bet Credits (up to €100). New customers only. Terms apply. Winnings do not include the value of Bet Credits. Maximum prizes, game restrictions, time limits and terms apply. Registration required.

It's not yet the new year and Novak Djokovic is already piling up victories in this new season. His adventure in the ATP Brisbane 2025 continues in both singles and doubles, where he partners with Nick Kyrgios. The Serbian player attended a press conference after defeating Rinky Hijikata to assess this first match of the year, as well as to reveal his work dynamics.

Differences between doubles and singles

"Obviously, it's a different match, the way you feel on the court, how you play, how you approach the warm-up, and I think the preparation. I don't play much doubles, but I couldn't miss the chance to play with Nick in his comeback. I think many people were excited to see us together on the court. I had a lot of fun. Honestly, it was a great doubles match. I'm also looking forward to tomorrow's.

As for the singles match, it was really solid. Hijikata played well. After the 0-3, he started to raise his level. I started off very well, and practically throughout the match, I maintained my level, except for a few moments. I had some ups and downs here and there, but I think he served well. He made me work, especially in the second set, to win. From 3-3 in the second set, I improved my game, broke his serve twice, and finished the match. The serve helped me a lot. My serve, both in doubles and singles, was excellent. I've been working on it. It's great to see that I can get, in every match, at least one or two free points. That helps a lot on a surface like this. It was a good start, a good start to the season, definitely," Novak said in the press conference.

What is his goal in Brisbane?

"I really want to try to go as far as possible in this tournament. I know that many people who come to watch me play and pay for tickets don't want to come watch me train, they want to see me compete and try to win. I go to the court with that kind of attitude, but it's true that the main goal is Melbourne, to try to refine my shots and make sure I'm in my best form for the first match in Melbourne."

Changes in his game

"I don't aim to completely transform my game. I'm not going to be Giovanni serving two first serves and coming to the net, but I'm definitely looking to improve, even if it's the slightest percentage, every shot I have in my game, and perhaps something that people don't necessarily see, the positioning on the court, transition game, tactics. I focus mostly on myself, on how I can improve physically and mentally.

I want to prepare to compete, no matter the cost, no matter the hours with the young guys. And then, of course, I think in the upcoming weeks, especially the week before the Australian Open, we will analyze on video my main rivals, the best ones, to try to understand how my game compares to theirs, what I've done well in the past, and what I can improve. I like to go into details, but when the tournament starts, I like to keep things conceptually simple, and the foundation has to be there, and then, of course, there's always something every day that comes to the surface and needs to be addressed."

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Djokovic: "Busco mejorar cada golpe que tengo en mi juego, incluso si es el más mínimo porcentaje"