Australian Open: Djokovic vs. Sinner & Alcaraz - Can Experience Win?

Becker exclusively at Djokovic’s start: “Novak in great shape”

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Jim Courier emphasized: “The only advantage Djokovic has over Sinner and Alcaraz is experience. Last year in the quarterfinals against Carlos, using that experience despite an injury made the difference.”

The four-time Grand Slam winner continued: “Carlos wasn’t experienced enough back then to know how to capitalize on that. So the experience advantage is still there, but that’s probably the only one,” said Courier.

Tennis legend Mats Wilander still sees Djokovic as a title contender.

“I think he believes he still has a chance to win a Slam. He was close at all four majors last year.”

Novak Djokovic

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Wilander added: “I don’t know if he’s playing to win a Grand Slam; I think he just loves competition and the world of professional tennis. He doesn’t play that many tournaments, so he’s in a good position.”

Wilander praises Djokovic: “He handles it confidently”

Wilander also commented on the Serb’s motivation and future. The 24-time Grand Slam champion had indicated that he wanted to play until the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. He likes it when professionals go through difficult phases on the pitch, “because then you recognize the real person behind it.”

We’ve seen this with Djokovic in recent years: “He plays well, reaches the semi-finals, loses to Sinner or Alcaraz – and handles it confidently. He appreciates their level and their professionalism.”

Djokovic won his first round match in the Rod Laver Arena against Pedro Martínez without losing a set (6:3, 6:2, 6:2) and recorded his 100th win in Melbourne. In the second round, the ten-time Australian Open winner will face the Italian Francesco Maestrelli.

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