Grand Slam record winner Novak Djokovic is aiming to defend his title in Melbourne. His wrist problems have been cured
Grand Slam record winner Novak Djokovic (36) has recovered from his wrist injury and is ready to defend his title at the Australian Open. His biggest rival in Melbourne? “Myself,” said the Serb on Saturday. Djokovic is aiming for his eleventh triumph in total at the first major tournament of the year, having won the title four times in the last five years.
“This is my favorite place, no question,” said Djokovic, who likes to visit the Botanical Gardens in Melbourne to relax: “I visit some places that have brought me luck in recent years.” His wrist problems, with which he had left the United Cup, had healed: “Everything looks good.”
Meanwhile, Djokovic’s biggest rival Carlos Alcaraz is spurred on by the Serb’s winning streak in Melbourne. “I am ambitious. It’s definitely extra motivation for me,” said the Spanish world number two, who missed last year’s tournament in Australia due to injury: “I want to play him in the final, that would be great. “
