"Djokovic has more chances to win a Grand Slam than Zverev"

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The wait is getting shorter and the uncertainty greater facing the 2026 Australian Open which is already gearing up. Many players have started their preparation for the first Grand Slam of the year, distributed across different locations. However, we have not yet seen any images of two players who are just below Alcaraz and Sinner: Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev.

All eyes will be on them in the coming weeks. Ranked number three and four in the world, semifinalist and finalist in Melbourne in 2025 with a clear goal: to narrow the gap that separates them from the top duo. Only then can they get closer to their big goal: winning their 25th Grand Slam... or enter the tennis Olympus by winning their first major title, a task even more daunting when it comes to pressure and expectations. This is how Sergiy Stakhovsky sees it, as told to BTU.

The former Ukrainian player is clear about one thing: the experience and longevity of Novak Djokovic make him a favorite over Sascha. Past records, physical condition, or ranking position do not matter much: the Serbian player has a more convincing candidacy than the German. "Novak has all the possibilities in the world to win another Grand Slam. I think he has a better chance of winning a Slam than Zverev. This year he reached four semifinals, and I believe he can win anywhere. His excellent track record in Australia gives him plenty of reasons to think about his approach to this tournament," the former tennis player stated confidently.

Can Djokovic win another Major? Stakhovsky discusses the different factors that can influence this answer

One of the major themes of the past two years revolves around the possibilities - or lack thereof - of the Serbian player winning another Grand Slam. Are they limited? Clear? After being surpassed by Sinner and Alcaraz, Sergiy points to motivation as a fundamental factor... and to a possible change in mentality and tactics to be able to keep up with the pace set by the Italian and Spanish players.

"Is he motivated by the longevity of other players? His story is unique. It speaks volumes about his attitude towards his body, how he takes care of it through diet, exercise, psychology... This gives him an enviable flexibility, even at 38 years old. The question is whether his body can maintain that. Djokovic has always played defensively. In his mind, he thinks: 'I'm not going to make mistakes, maybe two per match. If you hit 40 winners, go ahead; if you hit 40 winners and 48 errors, I will beat you.'. However, a new generation has emerged, different from what he was used to. He found motivation over the past two years, adapting to the new players: if his health and motivation permit, I see him winning another Slam." Will Stakhovsky be right? Only time, starting with the upcoming Australian Open, will give us answers.

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