Serbia’s very own Novak Djokovic held a press conference at The All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 1, 2023, ahead of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships. Djokovic, who recently clinched his 23rd Grand Slam title at the French Open, expressed his unwavering hunger for more glory on the court. With his eyes set on an eighth Wimbledon title to match Roger Federer’s record, the 36-year-old Serb has been on a winning streak at the All England Club, having triumphed in the last four tournaments. Another win this year would put him on par with Margaret Court’s all-time record of 24 Slams. Furthermore, Djokovic aims to join the elite club of players who have won eight or more Wimbledon titles, including Martina Navratilova (nine), Federer, and Helen Wills Moody (eight).
In his own words, Djokovic emphasized his drive for success, stating, “I still feel hungry for success, for more Grand Slams, more achievements in tennis. As long as there’s that drive, I know that I’m able to compete at the highest level.” He also revealed that shortly after his victory at Roland Garros, he was already strategizing and preparing for the grass court season.
What makes Djokovic’s dominance even more remarkable is that he shows no signs of slowing down, despite being a polarizing figure in the world of sports. Eleven of his 23 major titles have come after turning 30. If he secures his 35th Grand Slam final victory on July 16, he will become the oldest champion in the Open era at Wimbledon.
Fellow tennis star Andy Murray, who enjoys a long-standing rivalry with Djokovic, expressed awe at his accomplishments, calling them “phenomenal.” Murray, the last player to defeat Djokovic on Centre Court, praised his opponent’s achievements in the latter stages of his career and acknowledged that he shows no signs of decline. Djokovic’s recent triumph at the French Open left the tennis world in awe.
It is worth noting that Djokovic’s Grand Slam success story began with the 2008 Australian Open, while his rivals Federer and Nadal had already amassed 16 and 9 major titles, respectively, by the end of 2010. Nadal’s nine victories specifically occurred in Paris. Djokovic achieved a historic feat by winning his third Roland Garros title last month, becoming the first man to win all four majors at least three times.
Players and fans alike are astounded by Djokovic’s seemingly unstoppable winning streak. World number three Danill Medvedev exclaimed, “I don’t know how he does it. That’s why he’s, for me, the greatest in the history of tennis.”
If Djokovic successfully defends his Wimbledon title and goes on to win the US Open in September, he will become the first man since 1969 to complete a calendar Grand Slam. Although he had the same chance in 2021, he fell short in the final against Medvedev.
Djokovic will commence his Wimbledon campaign against Argentina’s Pedro Cachin on Centre Court. While the 53rd-ranked Argentine is making his main draw debut at the tournament, Djokovic is well-acquainted with the prestigious venue. Reflecting on his connection with Centre Court, Djokovic said, “When I enter the Centre Court, I guess it just awakens something in me, and I’m able to perform at a very high level.”
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