- Novak Djokovic says the only thing that keeps him in tennis is sterling career record
- So far, the world No. 1 admits that he is satisfied with the progress of his career
- Djokovic aims to secure his seventh title at the season-ending event at the ATP Finals next week
Novak Djokovic says the only thing that keeps him in tennis is sterling career record which inspires him to keep pushing and doing it right.
So far, the world No. 1 admits that he is satisfied with the progress of his career and he would have regrets if he retires now.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion has unequivocally expressed his determination to pursue every conceivable milestone in tennis.
Djokovic aims to secure his seventh title at the season-ending event, putting two significant records within reach in the upcoming ATP Finals next week.
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Novak Djokovic. Photo/CNN
Should Djokovic emerge as the ultimate victor in Turin, he will surpass Roger Federer’s record of six titles at the tournament. Additionally, the Serbian superstar is poised to achieve the remarkable feat of spending 400 weeks at the No. 1 ranking.
The 36-year-old’s fervor to shatter more records remains unwavering, showcasing his relentless drive to leave an indelible mark on the sport.
Djokovic expressed his deep love for competition and the sport as his primary motivation. Despite having achieved numerous records, he feels immense satisfaction.
While he doesn’t face external pressure to continue competing, his desire and high-level performance persist.
Records, coupled with a passion for creating his own tennis history, serve as significant inspirations for Djokovic as he aims to explore the extent of his capabilities in the sport.
“I also love competing, I love the sport. That’s my greatest motivation really, because I’ve made a lot of records, I’ve broken a lot of records and it’s great. But even if I leave professional tennis now and reflect on everything I’ve done, I can be extremely, extremely satisfied. So I don’t have pressure to keep on competing, but I still have the desire and still have the level,” Djokovic mentioned to ATP Media.
He is currently performing at a top-notch level, finding inspiration in existing records, the rich history of tennis, and his personal desire to create a unique legacy in the sport.
Novak Djokovic. Photo/NBC Sports
The Serbian expresses a keen interest in pushing his boundaries to see how far he can go in shaping both his individual history and contributing to the broader history of tennis.
Now a 24-time Grand Slam champion, he looks at his tennis records as his biggest inspiration yet.
Playing at a very high level, there are obviously records that serve as a significant source of inspiration, along with the history of the sport.
The aim for Djokovic is still create a personal history and contribute to the broader history of tennis to test the limits of accomplishment.
Reflecting on everything achieved, he derives immense satisfaction from the fact that he has achieved his whole life’s ambition in professional tennis.
With another season coming, he remarks that the pressure on him is a key driver in his push for success.
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