‘Novak Djokovic plays his best tennis when emotional, so he’s going to take a lot of stopping’
Lindsay Davenport says that Novak Djokovic plays his best tennis when he is ’emotional,’ and that will mean it will take a lot to stop his pursuit of history.
Djokovic is currently third in the race against Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal for most career Grand Slam titles, but he is also looking the most likely to win it.
“When he is emotional and it means so much to him he plays his best tennis,” Davenport said on Tennis Channel.
“He was absolutely rock-solid in the ATP Cup got more confidence and momentum for the Australian Open and how he is really playing for history.
“He’s playing for the Grand Slams and everybody thinks that this is going to be a race that goes down to the wire between the three of them.
RELATED: ‘Dominic Thiem can follow Rafael Nadal path to top,’ says John McEnroe
“Novak firmly believes he has something to prove, to try to end with the most Grand Slams and that’s what he is fired up for.
“It gives him a reason to play for the next few years and a big reason to care.”
Djokovic has already win the Australian Open this year to close to within three of Federer’s all-time record.
Follow us on Twitter @T365Official and like our Facebook page.
Latest
-
WTA TourITF boss responds in Iga Swiatek scheduling row
The ITF boss has expressed regret over the 2022 schedule and promised improvements in 2023.
-
Australian OpenAustralia Open organisers hint at Novak Djokovic return in 2023
It looks likely that Novak Djokovic will take part in the 2023 Australian Open.
-
WTA TourWhy Emma Raducanu should take encouragement from her recent near misses
Emma Raducanu should take encouragement from her recent near misses.
-
ATP TourCarlos Alcaraz to take lessons from David Goffin’s spanking
Carlos Alcaraz says he will take lessons from the spanking he got from David Goffin.
-
NewsDaria Kasatkina ousts Emma Raducanu in first round of Agel Open
The British number one was beaten 7-5 6-4 at the Czech tournament.
-
Tennis NewsNick Kyrgios requests dismissal of assault charge – reports
Nick Kyrgios’ case continues to move through the system despite his absence.
-
ATP TourDual ATP 500 week opens with huge upsets as Casper Ruud and Carlos Alcaraz lose
Tokyo and Nur-Sultan have both lost their top seeds early in the week.
-
NewsOn This Day: Maria Sharapova sees doping ban reduced
The Russian star had tested positive for the cardiac drug meldonium earlier in the year.
-
US OpenEmma Raducanu windfall to be reinvested in girl’s game
Prime Video LTA Youth Girls will train coaches across Great Britain to deliver lessons specifically designed for girls.
-
ATP TourCan Novak Djokovic become World No 1 again
Novak Djokovic needs to get into Australia to have a shot at returning to No 1.