Djokovic: "Passion and love for tennis have been the key to all my successes"

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Novak Djokovic is a true institution in tennis. The Serbian, for most fans, is considered the best tennis player in history. His 24 Grand Slam titles, 428 weeks as the world number one, his impeccable record, and his rivalry with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have elevated him to the status of a living legend in the sport.

Therefore, when Novak Djokovic is asked about his career, he always delivers great headlines and phrases full of experience and maturity from his 23 years as a professional player. This is what happened in his latest interview with ATP, where he talked about what it means to be the world number one in the ATP rankings, the key to being the player he has been, or the advice he would give to the Djokovic of the past.

Novak Djokovic reveals what being the world number one means

"It feels very good, but at the same time, you constantly feel under threat. That changes the perception and preparation for tournaments. Obviously, it is the greatest achievement a tennis player can reach, the same applies in other sports or professions. It was something I dreamed of since I was a child: being number one and winning Wimbledon."

"And when you achieve it, you realize that another dimension begins because the perception changes; it's no longer just about winning, but also about defending because you want to maintain that privilege. It also has a lot to do with the mindset of knowing that you always have to keep pushing forward and keep winning."

The key to his success as a professional player

"Without a doubt, my dedication and passion for tennis and sports have been the key to my success as a professional player. All this has made me a devotee of my profession and very committed to what I have been doing for so many years."

What would he say to teenage Novak Djokovic?

"I would say play for many years, be patient, and trust the process. Also, try to enjoy tennis and the process, but find a balance between being a professional and having a private life. Being dedicated and hardworking is mandatory, but do not lose your essence during the process."

A lover of tennis history and its past eras

I would have loved to witness live the Wimbledon duel between Björn Borg and John McEnroe. I would have also loved to have had the opportunity to play with wooden rackets and compete with them to see the difference. Surely I would have struggled a lot, but I love the history of our sport and seeing how it has evolved in the last 50 years.

The different rivalries of his career: Nadal-Federer and now Alcaraz-Sinner

These are two very different rivalries because with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, who have been my main rivals, I have shared over 20 years of my career. And now Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are my current rivals, but they are very young, and I have only shared about three years with them. So, it's not comparable, but it's good to have a new rivalry between Sinner and Alcaraz," says Novak Djokovic, who once again shared some more than interesting statements about his rivals, his career, and tennis in general.
 

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