“I’m not afraid to say that,” Novak Djokovic is his absolute confident self as he charts out brilliance for 2024

Novak Djokovic is ready to dominate the ATP tour yet again.

“I’m not afraid to say that,” Novak Djokovic is his absolute confident self as he charts out brilliance for 2024

Novak Djokovic (Image via Reddit)

Novak Djokovic is ready to continue his dominance on the tour in 2024 as well. The Serbian ace who won three of the four Grand Slam titles in 2023 says he is ready to do it again and is not afraid of claiming in the public domain that he can win any tournament or Grand Slam event he plays.

The Serbian spoke in the 2024 United Cup press conference. Djokovic said that he has nurtured this elite mindset from the start and has operated on the same principle in every tournament.

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Djokovic said that while many people might perceive his mindset and goal-setting as unrealistic and some might also call him arrogant, he is not afraid to claim that when he is at his peak, he can win any tournament.

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Well, that's kind of a mindset that I nurtured over the years. Might seem unrealistic or impossible to some. It might seem arrogant to some others. I don't know. I've always believed in myself very strongly. I know that I'm a very all-around player. When I'm fit, when I'm at the peak of my performance, I can win any slam or any tournament. I know that. I'm not afraid to say that
Novak Djokovic said at the United Cup press conference.

Novak Djokovic gets cheeky with Qinwen Zheng and Zhang Zhizhen

Apart from being goal-oriented, Novak Djokovic ensured to also stay humble and lively. The 36-year-old is often seen fooling around with his teammates as well as opponents. While Djokovic has been seen enjoying off-court time with Carlos Alcaraz, the Serbian poked fun at his Chinese opponents Qinwen Zheng and Zheng Zhinzhen.

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Novak Djokovic at 2024 United Cup (Image via United Cup)

As the Chinese duo was addressing the press conference, Djokovic entered the room and said hello to them in Mandarin. Both Zheng and Zhang were taken aback. However, Zheng was quick to come up with a witty response as she asked Djokovic to stay so she could get his autograph. 

Please don't go, I still haven't got your signature yet.
Qinwen Zheng said to Novak Djokovic. (H/T: Daily Express)

While Djokovic’s response is not known, the Serbian surely laughed it out.

Now, coming to the game, Djokovic paired with Olga Danilovic to beat their Chinese counterparts. The 36-year-old was happy with the win and lauded his partner for hanging out there till the very end. 

It was a very tough match against a team, China, that is in form. They won their first tie 3-0 and they are both brilliant players in singles and doubles. We managed to turn it around. Olga hung in there, she lifted her spirits and she was really good in the tie-break.
Novak Djokovic said.

Notably, Serbia will now take on Croatia in what will be their second group-stage match. The two teams will take on other at the RAC Arena in Perth on Tuesday (2 January).

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