On the 17th, Djokovic (Serbia), who is ranked 4th in the world in men’s tennis, appeared at a press conference before the Australian Open (Australia/Melbourne, Hard, Grand Slam) and talked about his enthusiasm for the tournament. Regarding retirement, he said, “I don’t want to talk about it or think about it right now.” “Right now, I’m still ranked 4th in the world and I’m continuing to compete at the highest level, so I don’t think there’s any need for that story to draw attention.”
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The 38-year-old Djokovic will be participating in the tournament for the 21st time in four consecutive years. He has won the last 10 times. In this tournament, he aims to win his 25th Grand Slam tournament, the most ever for a man or woman, and to become the oldest men’s singles champion since the Open era.
At a press conference held on the same day, Djokovic expressed his enthusiasm, referring to world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) and No. 2 world No. 2 J. Sinner (Italy), who are currently leading the world of men’s tennis, and also said of his own retirement, “I don’t want to talk about it or think about it right now.”
“I feel like if I’m healthy and all the pieces come together on that day, I can beat anyone. If I didn’t have that confidence and belief in myself, I wouldn’t be sitting here talking to you guys and I wouldn’t be playing.”
“I’m still motivated. Of course, I understand that Sinner and Alcaraz are playing at a different level than other players right now. That’s true, but that doesn’t mean other players don’t have a chance. So in any competition, but especially in this one, I think I have a chance too.”
“I’m often asked when I’m going to retire, but I don’t want to talk about it or think about it right now because I’m here and I’m competing. When the time comes and the idea is ripe in my head, I’ll share it with everyone.”
“But I don’t think that story needs to draw attention because I’m still number four in the world and still competing at the highest level.”
“(Last year) they lost in three of the four Grand Slams to either Sinner or Alcaraz. There’s no need to praise them too much. They’ve already been praised enough (lol). It’s a well-known fact that they’re talented, and they deserve the position they’re in right now. They’re dominating the world of men’s tennis right now.”
“The way I approach Grand Slams remains the same. First, I prioritize my physical condition, and of course I try to approach every match like it’s the final, but at the same time, it’s important to build momentum and not waste energy. And, if possible, I would like to advance to the top once again and have the opportunity to play against them.”
“I’d be happy if I had the chance to fight one, or two of them. Let’s see if it happens.”
Djokovic will face world No. 71 Martinez Martinez (Spain) in the first round.
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