Novak Djokovic says he doesn’t suppose the upcoming Australian Open is “now or by no means” for his hopes of successful a standalone all-time file twenty fifth Grand Slam title.
Djokovic, 38, has been tied on 24 main victories with Australia’s Margaret Courtroom since his final triumph on the 2023 US Open.
Unsurprisingly, the Serb has confirmed indicators of decline in recent times, but nonetheless managed to achieve the semi-finals of all 4 Grand Slams final yr.
Given he’s a file 10-time males’s champion in Melbourne, and has had loads of restoration time going into the primary main of the season, the consensus is that the Australian Open represents his finest probability of touchdown the elusive record-breaking title.
“There was a variety of speak concerning the twenty fifth, however I attempt to focus myself on what I’ve achieved, not what I am probably reaching,” Djokovic, who’s seeded fourth at Melbourne Park, stated.
“I hope it involves that [winning 25], however 24 can also be not a foul quantity. I’ve to understand that and remind myself of the superb profession I had.”
Djokovic has by no means made a secret of his need to attain much more historical past, however is now making an attempt to launch a number of the “pointless” stress he locations on himself to surpass Courtroom.
He begins his newest bid in opposition to Spain’s Pedro Martinez in Monday’s evening session on Rod Laver Area.
“I do not suppose it is wanted for me to essentially go far when it comes to make-it-or-break-it or a now-or-never kind of mentality,” stated Djokovic, who’s aiming to grow to be the oldest Grand Slam males’s champion within the Open Period.
“Neither does that enable me to excel and carry out my finest.”
