Novak Djokovic 'hungry for success' as he begins Wimbledon trophy hunt

02.07.2023 - 07:01 thenationalnews.com

Serbian great Novak Djokovic said he is hungry for more success as he begins his Wimbledon title defence, searching for a 24th Grand Slam singles title.

Djokovic's victory at the French Open saw him overtake rival Rafael Nadal to stand alone at the summit of the men's game. The 36-year-old will be the overwhelming favourite at the All England Club when he starts his title defence on Monday.

With a 10th Australian Open and third Roland Garros already wrapped up this season, an eighth Wimbledon triumph would leave Djokovic needing just the US Open in September to emulate Rod Laver's sweep of all four majors in 1969.

Despite the focus on his longevity, Djokovic is determined to stay true to himself ahead the match against Argentina's Pedro Cachin on Centre Court. "I don't feel more relaxed, to be honest.

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Novak Djokovic's father has hit back at a journalist who labelled the 23-time Grand Slam champion as the 'loser of all times' following the defeat to Carlos Alcaraz in the final of Wimbledon last week. In the final, Djokovic was chasing unprecedented mark of a 24th Grand Slam in Open Era, but the top speed Spaniard Alcaraz came from a set down to outlcass the second seed in five sets. The defeat to Alcaraz was Djokovic's 12 in a Grand Slam final, the most among any player in men's singles tennis.

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