Novak Djokovic declares his ‘ultimate goal’ as he begins his clay season

The world No. 1 tennis player aims to build his form for the second Grand Slam of the year.

Novak Djokovic declares his ‘ultimate goal’ as he begins his clay season

Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic, the world’s No. 1 tennis player, is set to make his return to competitive action at the Monte Carlo Masters after missing the sunshine swing in the United States due to his Covid-19 vaccination status. Djokovic, who began the 2023 season with impressive form by winning in Adelaide, claiming the Australian Open title and reaching the semi-finals in Dubai.

He has set his sights on the second Grand Slam of the year, the French Open, which takes place at the end of May in Roland-Garros. Djokovic told Eurosport that he is hoping to “peak in Paris” and that he has the ultimate goal of winning on clay. He said, “I have to say, it’s in the back of my mind, as an ultimate goal on clay. I really want to be able to build my form so I can peak in Paris.” Djokovic’s focus is on the clay-court season, which is long and challenging.

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The Monte Carlo Masters is the first event of the European clay-court season, and Djokovic hopes to start it positively. He said, “Hopefully, I can start the clay season here in a positive way. I’m mainly focused on what I can deliver here and then of course moving into different weeks. But of course, Roland-Garros is an ultimate goal.”

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Djokovic’s return to the court is eagerly awaited by his fans, who are hoping to see him continue his winning ways. However, he will face tough competition from his rivals, including Stefanos Tsitsipas, who are also strong on clay. Djokovic’s success on clay will depend on his ability to adapt to the slower surface and the different playing conditions.

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Novak Djokovic’s versatility from hard courts to clay courts

Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic is known as one of the greatest tennis players of all time, with an impressive record on hard courts. However, his game on clay courts is also noteworthy, and he has worked hard to improve his game on this surface over the years. While Djokovic’s dominance on hard courts is well documented, his success on clay is often overlooked.

18 championships, including two French Open crowns and 11 Masters trophies, have been won by Djokovic on clay courts. He initially accomplished this feat in the finals of Madrid and Rome in 2011 and in Monte Carlo in 2013, becoming the only player to defeat Nadal in all three clay court Masters events. Djokovic’s record on clay is equally impressive.

Djokovic’s success on clay is due to his ability to adapt his game to the slower surface. He has worked hard to improve his footwork and movement on clay, which is essential to success on this surface. Djokovic’s aggressive baseline play is also well-suited to clay, as it allows him to dictate the pace of the match and put pressure on his opponents.

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