Djokovic doesn't hide his fangs: "I want to win another title, another Grand Slam"

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Novak Djokovic has not won the Indian Wells title since 2016, a fact that catches attention considering that he has left this tournament five times with the champion's trophy. So, you know what his mission is during these two weeks in California.

And I quote correctly: in California. Because beyond this tournament, Novak Djokovic continues to show the hope of someone who knows that the fight for what he has been fighting for his whole life is not so far away. To win another Grand Slam at almost 39 years old? That is his intention, in fact, he was not far from it in Australia a few weeks ago. Here in Indian Wells , the motivation may not be the same, but the Balkan arrives spotless in the physical realm and wants to take advantage of his experience and the short format to make noise among the big names once again. This was his Media Day before the debut.

Djokovic's history with this tournament

“It is good to be back in the United States, in a place like Indian Wells, obviously one of the two Sunshine Double. I have had quite some success in this tournament in the past, it has always been one of my favorite tournaments to visit. I think, honestly, I am not the only player who loves this great weather, the facilities, the location, and the proximity to Los Angeles, one of the best cities to visit. Also, it has the history of the event, Tennis Paradise. This is really a tennis paradise, perfectly justified to be called that way. I am having fun, I hope to have a good tournament”

Novak Djokovic underscores his main goal

"Of course, there are still objectives and goals, they are always there. You want to win, I want to achieve another title, hopefully win another Grand Slam. I was close in Australia, it was an incredible start to the year for me, considering I haven't been able to reach the final since Wimbledon 2024 and, as you know, having lost to Sinner or Alcaraz in all the Slams last year. It was an incredible feeling to beat Sinner in five sets in one of the most epic matches I recently played in Australia, and then to have another great match with Carlos, although he was too good for me. It has been a phenomenal result, I have proven a lot to myself personally, and also to others, that I can still compete at the highest level and beat these guys”

The numbers say we have to keep counting on him

“My logic says: why not keep going as long as I have that fire, style, quality, and motivation to do so? My schedule is not clear, not as much as it was in the last couple of years, but it will mainly revolve around the Slams. I choose where I want to play, where I feel it's not just about tennis, but also where there is an emotional factor, that inspires me to come. Indian Wells, as I already mentioned, has always been a place I was very happy to return to, a tournament that I really love to play. I haven't had great results here in the last 10 years, but in the first 10 years of my career, it was one of my best tournaments. I am still number 3 in the world, so I don't think it's so bad in terms of ranking, results, or performance. I am still competitive, I still have that edge, so I will continue for as long as I can”

Physically he arrives in perfect shape

“I am as good as I can feel, but it's kind of a daily management, actually. I think the base that was developed and built in the preseason is very good, as good as it has been in the last three or four years. Obviously, the season is long, one tries to adapt as it progresses, but there is always something that comes up that you have to address. Fortunately, there is nothing now stopping me from competing in this tournament, I feel good”.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Djokovic no esconde el colmillo: “Quiero ganar otro título, otro Grand Slam”