Due to a muscle injury, tennis superstar Novak Djokovic recently had to give up his semi-finals at the Australian Open prematurely. After the end of Alexander Zverev, the 37-year-old has now announced his comeback.
“It is no longer a crack in the muscle, the injury is almost 100 percent repaired. I am ready to go to work and get new victories,” said Novak Djokovic in an interview with “Vijesti”.
Already at the tournament in Doha this weekend, he wanted to be on the court again, the Grand Slam winner’s 24-time announced. “I got the green light from my doctors that I can train and prepare myself,” said Djokovic. “I will stick to the schedule.”
The exceptional player played with a bandage on the left thigh at his Australian Open-Aus against Alexander Zverev. It quickly became apparent in the semi -final duel that the Serb was not in full ownership of his strength.
Djokovic still has big goals in 2025
Without the injury, the matter would have ended differently, thinks Djokovic. “I think I would have had a good chance against Zverev with the level I played against Alcaraz,” said his assessment. The same would have been considered for a possible final against Jannik Sinner.
Djokovic is now looking forward. Because instead of mourning the opportunity to mourn, he wants to get the historic 25th Grand Slam title this year.
“This is a big challenge, a difficult undertaking. But I believe in it. If I would not believe that I could keep up at this level, I would have stopped,” said the current number seven in the world.
At the same time, he is no longer so dogged as far as his sporting goals are concerned. “I go to the games and tournaments a little more relaxed. On the other hand, I am used to winning and thinking that only the title is a success.”
The next historic milestone is already waving in Doha, because Djokovic could win his 100th tournament there. So far, only Roger Federer (103) and Jimmy Connors (109) have won 100 tournaments on the ATP tour, the Grand Slam record winner (99) wants to join this illustrious circle.