2023-05-28 08:58:00
The 14-time title holder Nadal plans to retire in 2024. “It made me think about my own career and how long I want to play. I was also a bit emotional about what he said,” explained Djokovic, who is a record Grand Slam winner with Nadal .
In Paris, the 36-year-old is aiming for title number 23 and thus the sole record. “It’s no secret that one of the main reasons I still play is to break records and make tennis history,” Djokovic said. It is extremely motivating and inspiring when “history is at stake”.
The two-time Paris winner has identified Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz as his closest competitor in the next two weeks. “He’s number 1 in the world and has won big titles on clay this season,” said Djokovic: “So at the moment he’s the biggest favourite, despite the fact that he has a Grand Slam title and I’m 22. “
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