Djokovic, convinced he can challenge Sinner and Alcaraz in 2025

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The season of Novak Djokovic could be considered one of his worst if we take into account his results, having only reached one Grand Slam final at Wimbledon. However, this 2024 is very crucial in his career after having achieved the Olympic gold at the Paris Olympics, his great dream and the only thing he was missing. In an interview for Gazzetta dello Sport on the occasion of a watch brand presentation in Paris, the Serb analyzed his season and talked about what we can expect from him in 2025. Additionally, he showered praise on the current number 1, Jannik Sinner, a player who showed promise from a young age.

His greatest dream, finally fulfilled

"The Olympic gold is an important achievement also because it is the only title won this season. But it is also what I had marked as most important at the beginning of the year. The gold was a dream, therefore a priority. It has been my great ambition for many years, despite the failed attempts, with the three lost semifinals and the bronze in my first participation in 2008. So I told myself that, at my 37 years, it was perhaps the last opportunity to hang this medal around my neck, especially at Roland Garros, a court that is very familiar to me. After the knee operation and the Wimbledon final, I felt ready and I believe I demonstrated it with my performance at the Olympics. In the end, I have made a dream come true and it is undoubtedly one of the best moments, if not the best of my career."

Eager to keep winning in 2025

“In 2024, I didn't play much and, aside from the Olympic gold and the Wimbledon final, it was perhaps the least successful season of the last ten years, with many ups and downs, personal matters to resolve as well. However, I feel that I can still play at a high level. Meanwhile, Sinner and Alcaraz have established themselves as the two best players in the world, not to mention Zverev. All of them will be the main contenders to win Slams and other titles. But physically and mentally I am ready to play my tennis again, I have the feeling that I can challenge these guys and my experience can be useful. So, next year I will play more tournaments and the Slams in particular will be my priority. I will give my best to win, of course if my body allows me. But I am well, I still have time to rest and analyze what I can improve to do better than last season."

Sinner and his great year to remember

"First of all, I love Italy. After the Serbian and the English, I wanted to learn the language, thanks also to my former coach Riccardo Piatti, who also followed Jannik as a child. I remember Sinner when he was 14 or 15 years old and even then we spoke highly of him. It was clear that he would have a great career because he already had the right mindset and concentration. I am not surprised to see him at this level today after following him closely all these years, observing his way of playing and organizing himself. And the fact that he is working with Darren Cahill, someone who has already coached many number ones, can only be of great help to him. Also, I like Jannik because he always wants to improve."

Advice for the Italian

"It seems to me that he is doing well even without my advice. However, one thing is to win the first two Slams and become number one, and another thing is to maintain that level for many years. To do that, you first have to surround yourself with a competent team that you can trust. It is also necessary to achieve the right balance between professional and personal life. But ultimately, we are all different in an individual sport. So what works for me may not necessarily work for him. However, it seems to me that Jannik has understood what he needs. The next goal will be to find the right formula to invest in his body in the best way to prevent injuries, stay healthy, motivated, and above all, passionate about tennis."

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