“I want the Golden Slam”

What can push a tennis player who has already won 24 Slams, who has broken almost all tennis records and who is considered by many to be the GOAT, to still be hungry for titles, records and glory? The desire to push ever deeper and earn an indelible space in the history of sport must be a motivation. As is being universally recognized as the greatest tennis player of all time.

Novak Djokovic revealed his real ambition, just on the eve of the Australian Open 2024. The Serbian champion talked about the situation of his injured wrist at the United Cup, but also about his goal, which is obviously to complete the Grand Slam, with something more.

Asked specifically who he sees as the biggest threat to him at this Australian Open, Djokovic revealed: “Always myself first, and then obviously all the other top players in the world. Every player is here with the intention of making the dream come true. to win a Slam. We know what a Slam is and what it represents for our sport. It’s where every player wants to play their best tennis.”

Djokovic reveals his real goal

On the change of program with the Australian Open, which starts on Sunday, the Serb explained: “Even at the Roland Garros it starts on Sunday. I think it’s done to reorganize the schedule and help in the opening week, which is always very full of scheduled games. Let’s see if it works.”

Djokovic naturally spoke about his injured wrist at the United Cup, reassuring his millions of fans. “My wrist is fine. I had time from the last match against Alex De Minaur in the United Cup to my first match here to recover. I trained well. Let’s see how it goes in the game. De Minaur played great in the United Cup. He entered the top 10 for the first time in his career but it was not a surprise for me. He can do great things. Obviously Lleyton Hewitt by his side as a mentor is good for him.”

Novak then talked about his real ambition, which is to win the career Golden Slam this year. “It’s no secret that I clearly say that I want to win every slam I go to. I participate and play. It’s no different this year. I just hope I can start the season the way I’ve started most of my seasons in my career which is with a win here in Australia, in Melbourne. My favorite place, without a doubt. We have an Olympic year. Grand Slams, Olympics, these are the big goals. I’ll have to see how it goes here and think about everything else then,” he explained.