French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic exclusive - 'the best I’ve felt since the Australian Open'

Novak Djokovic sent a warning to his French Open rivals, insisting that he is feeling “the best I’ve felt since the Australian Open” as he chases a historic 23rd Grand Slam title. Djokovic brushed aside Juan Pablo Varillas in straight sets to reach the quarter-finals at Roland-Garros and is now just three wins away from the title in Paris.

Ad He appears to be getting better as the tournament progresses, and if there were any concerns about his fitness following his withdrawal from the Madrid Open with injury in April, he dismissed them with a comfortable win over Varillas. Roland-GarrosDjokovic v Varillas — Roland-Garros highlightsAN HOUR AGO “Great energy on the court from the crowd and myself.

I really enjoyed it,” Djokovic exclusively told Eurosport. “The best performance so far at the tournament, coming exactly at the right time, coming into the second week, playing another quarter-final where it’s going to get tougher.

“I like the way I’m playing and feeling, and looking forward to a new challenge.” 'You can compare Novak Djokovic to Michael Jordan' — NBA legend Tony Parker Iga Swiatek hailed as 'ruthless' by Mats Wilander following demolition of Xinyu Wang Iga Swiatek secures remarkable double-bagel as she marches into fourth round in style Djokovic began the 2023 season in spectacular fashion by winning his 22nd major at the Australian Open, despite playing with a hamstring problem. But after losing in the semi-finals to Daniil Medvedev at the Dubai Tennis Championships, Djokovic was prevented from participating in the 'Sunshine Swing' Masters 1000 events in Indian Wells and Miami due to not being allowed into the US as a result of his Covid-19 vaccination status.