Djokovic’s bid for a calendar yr Brilliant Slam later successful the Australian Clear and French Clear titles resulted in a five-set defeat on the All England Membership, however the 36-year-old mentioned he was once over that unhappiness in a occasion.
The Serbian will now struggle to complete the season strongly, foundation with america hardcourt swing. He’s going back on the rustic for the primary era in two years later being denied access because of being unvaccinated for COVID-19.
“I like the feeling that I have after 20 plus years of professional tennis. There’s still a fire going,” Djokovic mentioned at the ATP web page forward of his Cincinnati opener in opposition to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina or Tomas Martin Etcheverry.
“There’s still that drive and motivation to really come at the biggest events in sport and try to win, try to win titles and try to bring some good sensation to the crowds.”
Djokovic will compete in Cincinnati for the primary era since 2019 as he prepares for the U.S. Clear, which begins on Aug. 28.
“If I’m not motivated, I wouldn’t be here,” Djokovic added.
“After many years of professional tennis, I feel I have a choice to play what I really want to. I really wanted to be in Cincinnati and of course the U.S. Open is around the corner.”
The 3-time US Clear champion was once given a style of the reception he’s prone to obtain with a large turnout for his follow consultation on Saturday.
“I made a joke with my coach and asked him whether we were at the right court, because we thought it was a match,” he mentioned. “It’s really amazing. I’m very grateful for the presence of so many people at a practice session.”
