Record-splitting/record-extending Novak Djokovic is a beastly man who is obsessed with attacking and winning. The age of Novak Djokovic is thirty-six. Most athletes consider retirement at this age in a sport where physically is crucial, like tennis, but the Serb is defying the odds and seems to be growing more and more vicious every day. He also seems to be seeking revenge. He might make a mistake once, but very seldom would he make two mistakes.
Homegrown player Jannik Sinner would have liked to face Djokovic again at the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy on Sunday, but Djoker’s supporters would know that he never makes a mistake. He defeated Sinner in just 103 minutes, putting on a rather dismal display and winning in straight sets.
Nevertheless, Djokovic hasn’t garnered the same level of popularity as Roger Federer achieved in his playing days or even now, despite his extraordinary accomplishments over the years. Rafael Nadal seems to be in the lead in that area as well.
It’s most likely due to Djokovic’s propensity to speak candidly in press conferences. He isn’t a particularly likable character because he doesn’t hold back and calls a spade a spade.
Similar to when he won the Paris Masters earlier this month, he made a huge veiled jab at Rafael Nadal. The Serbinator declared that, unlike some others, he was not playing for records and that he was going to smash any record that was possible. To be honest, he’s not only smashing records; he’s also making new ones.
Djokovic speaks with sincerity. For him, this year has been fantastic. He overtook Rafael Nadal’s record of the most major slam victories in men’s tennis at the French Open and tied it at the Australian Open with an unprecedented tenth victory. He later increased his lead to 24 wins after winning the US Open. For an unprecedented eighth time, he concluded the year as the top player in the world.
It’s not just Nadal who has faltered in the face of Djokovic’s skill. Even with his 20 grand slam victories, Federer has lost one of his most important records to Djokovic. With his victory over Sinner on Sunday, the Serb achieved his eighth ATP Finals victory.
A seventh title record. Federer and Djokovic have equaled six titles going into the tournament. The victory at the Paris Masters marked the Serb’s record-tying eighth championship.
In men’s tennis, he is the only player with three Career Grand Slams. The most recent of the three occurred earlier this year at the French Open. In addition, he started his 400th week at the top of the world rankings—another incredible achievement in which he should take pride.
Djokovic has a strong sense of self. Being a member of the mob is not to his taste. He didn’t lose it when he was denied entry to numerous competitions, including the Australian Open last year, due to his refusal to receive the Covid-19 vaccination.
Even though his position didn’t sit well with many of his followers and millions of people died throughout the world, Djokovic adhered to his principles. This specific instance demonstrates Djokovic’s character. It seems that Djokovic has been releasing his repressed fury for some time now after taking a beating from supporters and teammates left, right, and center throughout the epidemic days.
This year, Djokovic has advanced significantly and eclipsed his two main opponents, Federer and Nadal. The injury-plagued Spaniard has stated he is probably going to retire from the sport next year, and the Swiss has announced his retirement. Djokovic will undoubtedly remain in the lead for a few more years, depending on how long he can maintain his fitness.
Of the current crop, not many players can compete with him for an extended period of time. For now, Djokovic’s career appears to have no end in sight. Whatever the case, it will be intriguing to watch if Djokovic can maintain his unwavering aggression once Nadal, his final arch-rival, retires.
To whom else may he like to make a point? Djokovic is still without an Olympic gold medal. The 2008 Bronze winner has expressed his strong desire to check that box on numerous occasions. He hasn’t accomplished a Grand Slam, which is to win all four titles in a calendar year; in fact, not since Rod Laver in 1969 has anyone in men’s tennis accomplished it. Perhaps these two unmet goals will motivate him to continue.
