“Form is temporary, class is permanent,” Eurosport expert Tim Henman backs up Novak Djokovic to win the French Open despite a horrific start to the year

Novak Djokovic begins his French Open campaign on Tuesday against Pierre-Hugues Herbert.

“Form is temporary, class is permanent,” Eurosport expert Tim Henman backs up Novak Djokovic to win the French Open despite a horrific start to the year

Tim Henman and Novak Djokovic (Via Imago)

Novak Djokovic has had a poor 2024 and will be looking for a change of fortunes at the French Open. Even though he lost in yet another semi-final at the Geneva Open, the Serbian is a favorite for the Clay Slam and will be looking to get back in form. 

Even Eurosport expert Tim Henman believes that Djokovic’s luck will turn around in Paris and describes it as the “classic case of form is temporary and class is permanent”. Furthermore, Henman advises Djokovic to forget about his last few months and concentrate on the first round. 

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This is a classic case of form is temporary, class is permanent, With his experience, Djokovic doesn’t need to worry about what’s gone on in the last four or five months, he can just focus on his first-round match. 
Tim Henman said via Eurosport

Djokovic is set to play his first-round match against Pierre-Hugues Herbert and hopes to get off to a flying start and stay in line for a maiden title this year. Moreover, the tennis world knows the mindset and strength of the Serbian in Grand Slam events and that the 37-year-old will expect nothing but the title at the French Open.

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Novak Djokovic is confident about his mindset ahead of his French Open run

The French Open has well and truly started with its first-round matches. While there have already been some upsets and some emotional matches, the fans await the first match of Novak Djokovic. 

Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic (Via Imago)

On the other hand, the tennis pundits are worried about Djokovic’s mindset for Roland Garros, as he lost in his last two tournaments earlier than he would have liked. However, the Serbian revealed that he knows the competition in Grand Slams and what to do to survive.

I know exactly what I need to do in a Grand Slam environment or Grand Slam competition, so to say. It's a whole different type of tournament and feel for the tournament than any other, really, tournaments that we have in the calendar.
Novak Djokovic told the Roland Garros press

This time, Djokovic has a lot depending on his run at the Slam. Not only is his title at stake but also his position as World No.1. With only a handful of points to defend, Djokovic is forced to finish in the finals or will lose his spot as the No. 1 men’s player on the tour.

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