While he remains strong at the Australian Open, the 36-year-old Serbian is already studying the factors that will force him out of tennis.
Years have passed but something still remains: Novak Djokovic staying at the top of the ATP rankings and fighting a grand slam. Currently, the world number 1 is in the quarterfinals of Australian Open and will want to win for the 25th time one of the four most important tournaments on the circuit. At 36 years old, and despite still competing with the elite, Retirement is approaching.
In a press conference after the massive 6-0, 6-0, 6-3 victory against Adrian Mannarino The Serbian explained two reasons that would lead him to leave professional activity. “As long as he’s number one and stays at the top, I don’t feel like I’m in a position to consider getting rid of him.”. When you see nor I can compete at the highest level with men and be a candidate for the Grand Slam title, I will probably consider retirement.”, he said in front of the media. “I thought this year I would feel more relaxed or at least less tense, but that’s not the case.”. You can see even now, he has complete control of the game and Once I had a complex game, I was talking to my box. I still have and“it is the inner fire that allows me to achieve all that I have achieved.”, he added.
Family, the factor that can decide Djokovic’s future
In addition to being able to continue competing with the elite, Novak Djokovic He assured that the family factor plays a major role in his future decision. “A lot of things can change. I’m not a teenager, I’m a father and a husband. There are many things going on outside the court, in my private life, that require my attention, my presence and my strength”, expressed. “I love tennis, I am passionate about competing and I go to every training session with a lot of energy. However“Being away from my family hurts me more, that’s what I’m fighting the most right now and I’m trying to adapt my calendar.”, complete.
Source: Tycsports
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