US Open defending champion Djokovic as ambitious as ever after completing Golden Slam

25.08.2024 - 02:29 channelnewsasia.com

Novak Djokovic said he remains eager to continue making history as he begins his U.S. Open title defence only three weeks after winning a coveted gold medal at the Paris Games to cement his status as the greatest tennis player in history.Djokovic aims to win a record 25th Grand Slam and become the first U.S.

Open champion to successfully defend his title since Swiss great Roger Federer in 2008.The 37-year-old said he was looking forward to playing his first match of the tournament on Monday against Radu Albot under the lights of the Arthur Ashe Stadium."The goal is always for me to try to go all the way to the finals and fight for the trophy.

That kind of mindset is no different for me this year," Djokovic told a news conference on Saturday."People ask me 'now that you have won everything with the golden medal, what else is there to win?' I still feel the drive.

I still have the competitive spirit. I still want to make more history and enjoy myself on the tour."The US Open holds the biggest tennis court in the world.

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