Djokovic confident of over hauling Nadal-Federer Grand Slam tally
Serbia tennis star Novak Djokovic (32) believes that he will win the most Grand Slams before retirement. He said in an interview that he has complete faith in himself. Djokovic has won 17 Grand Slams so far. Apart from him, Spain’s Rafael Nadal has won 19 while Switzerland’s Roger Federer leads the pack with titles 20 times.
Djokovic said, “I always believe in myself. I believe that I can set the world record by winning the most Grand Slams. In this case I can remain number-1 for a long time. Surely this is my only goal as well. “
Djokovic can play till the age of 40
Federer will turn 39 in August this year. On this, Djokovic, 32, said that he still believed that his career in tennis would last till the age of 40. Djokovic said, “I don’t believe there is a limit to the game. All these limitations are just your ego or illusion of mind. “
Djokovic won the first Grand Slam in 2008
The Serbian star won his first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in 2008. He was a world number 3 player then. This year, he won the Australian Open Grand Slam for the 8th time in February before Corona outbreak. In the final, he defeated Dominic Thiem of Austria.
Djokovic opposed the making corona vaccine mandatory
It is believed that tennis will be started only after the Corona vaccine is created. Recently, former World No.1 tennis player Amélie Mauresmo also ran a ‘no vaccine-no tennis’ campaign. This was personally opposed by Djokovic. He had said that whether one is to be vaccinated or not, it should be the will of the people. No one should be forced to do this.
Wimbledon canceled this year, French and US Open difficult to happen
The second Grand Slam of the year, Wimbledon, has already been canceled due to the Corona pandemic. While the French Open was deferred till September. At the same time, the Grand Slam US Open to be held at the end of the year is in October-November, for which a decision can be taken next month.
