“It’s incredible, I surpass the idol of my childhood”

“It’s amazing, I surpass the idol of my childhood, Pete Sampras“he exclaimed Novak Djokovic after securing the No. 1 season finale for the seventh time in his career, a new all-time record in tennis history.

“It is a great achievement. I am very, very proud. I am grateful to be once again in this position to write history with this seventh season as # 1 and thus surpass my childhood idol, Pete Sampras. It is a sensational emotion.” assured the Serbian.

‘Nole’ had already broken another historical record months ago, that of weeks as No. 1 that was held by Roger Federer. “I don’t want to choose. Every record has its own value and I really appreciate every record and every great achievement. Being number one in the world historically is probably the pinnacle of our sport, but finishing No. 1 in a season requires full participation throughout the entire season. year and play your best tennis in the biggest tournaments because they are the ones that contribute the most points, “explained Djokovic.

“It is what I did this year in the tournaments of the Grand Slam. Compared to other players, I played a lot less tournaments, but concentrated on the most important ones. And I will do the same in the future. But as long as I am active, it is difficult for me to assess the extent of these successes. I will be able to think about them and appreciate them a little more when I retire. For now, there is always something else to do, another tournament to play, so I really don’t have time to savor success, “said the Balkan tennis player.

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Without going any further, this Sunday he will face Daniil Medvedev at the end of Paris Masters 1,000. “The last time we played in the US Open he won me and I won it in the Open de Australia. Both times, the parties were quite one-sided. I saw him play a little against Zverev and plays fantastic tennis. He has returned to his best level, makes few mistakes and serves very well. 10 days ago, in training, we played a very even set. I hope for the spectators that we have an exciting match on Sunday, “concluded ‘Nole’.