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After he did a great thing by winning the Olympics, it is not known what Novak Djokovic's next goal is and whether he is even motivated to do something else in the world of tennis.
Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has some interesting plans for the future. At 37, he knows his body can’t handle the same level of stress as before, so he’s taking steps to avoid injuries that could threaten his career. Recently, Djokovic played a key role in Serbia's win at the Davis Cup.
In just two weeks, he’ll be competing in Shanghai. After that, Djokovic doesn’t have any set plans and wants to take some time to rest. In a recent interview with Serbian media, he mentioned that he won’t be playing in Torino or the ATP Finals. Instead, he’s focusing on the Grand Slam tournaments and representing his national team. Djokovic has always shown great love for his country, and this decision is just another example of his commitment to Serbia.
“Torino is not my goal at all, to be honest, I am not chasing ATP Finals, I am not chasing the rankings etc,” -Novak Djokovic said, as quoted by tennis365.
“As far as I am concerned, I am done with those tournaments for my career. Whether I will play other tournaments this year or in the future, I can’t say right now.
My main priorities are playing for the national team and Slams, everything else is less important.”
After his win against Greece, Novak Djokovic thanked the fans for their amazing support. He mentioned how special it was to play in front of them, especially since it had been seven years since he last played for Serbia at home. Djokovic is really looking forward to playing in front of Serbian fans again, whether at the Pionir Hall or somewhere else. He recognized how the fans always give the team a boost and was very grateful for their encouragement.
Novak Djokovic has frequently praised Serbian fans, fully aware of the immense support they provide and the impact they have, especially on younger players. Djokovic has always been open about his deep patriotism and love for Serbia.
Djokovic also gave a big shout-out to his teammate Hamad Međedović. He said Međedović deserved a lot of praise for his great performance and calmness during the match. Djokovic pointed out that Međedović played a crucial role in key moments and truly stepped up when it mattered most. Such praise from Djokovic can be a huge motivation for Hamad, who will likely showcase even more impressive performances and continue to progress in his tennis career.
Djokovic stressed that after his upcoming tournament in Shanghai, he plans to take some time to decide his next steps. In the past, he would have his schedule planned out six months in advance, but now he approaches things more spontaneously.
He said that he first needs to take time to rest physically, emotionally, and mentally before he can think about his future plans, including how and where he wants to compete. There has been speculation about his desire to continue playing tennis since he has already achieved the career Grand Slam and won Olympic gold.
Novak Djokovic on playing for Serbia
Experienced Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic has highlighted how special it is to play for his national team, emphasizing the great motivation he feels when representing Serbia. He admitted that, in recent years, he’s sometimes struggled to find motivation. However, the opportunity to represent his country reignites his passion and excitement for the game.
Djokovic expressed his intention to keep playing for as long as he can. Yet, he acknowledged that if he ever loses that sense of motivation, it might be the day he decides to retire from professional tennis.
"Weeks like these represent another motivation, they inspire me to keep going, they awake those butterflies in my belly,” he said.
"I thought that I would never have to seek motivation anywhere, it all used to come naturally – automatically – but that has not been the case in the last few years.
In order to prolong my career, I need to enjoy, I need to choose wisely tournaments I am going to play.”
37-year-old Novak Djokovic has broken almost every tennis record out there, which makes it tough to stay motivated when you've achieved so much. The big question now is whether he still wants more success or if he’s thinking about retiring soon. It’ll be interesting to see what he decides in the future, and we might see him say goodbye to tennis in the next few years.
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