Novak Djokovic expressed his desire to continue his exceptional form in the Davis Cup, stating that winning the competition with Serbia is one of his “greatest goals”. The 36-year-old tennis icon, who has claimed three Grand Slam titles this year, including a record 24 in total, secured his seventh ATP Finals title on Sunday in Turin by defeating Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. Djokovic and Serbia, who last clinched the Davis Cup in 2010, are scheduled to face Great Britain in the quarterfinals on Thursday.
Reflecting on his recent performances, Djokovic emphasized the need for a final push in the last week of the season. He expressed his hope to maintain the same energy and performance level in the Davis Cup as he showcased in the semi-finals and finals in Turin, underscoring the importance of his contribution to the team’s victory.
While Djokovic appreciates the beauty of Costa del Sol, where his brother resides, he criticized the decision to hold the tournament in the same country for four consecutive years. Since the Davis Cup format changed in 2019, the finals have been hosted twice in Madrid and twice in Malaga, a sequence that Djokovic believes is excessive and advocates for the competition to travel globally.
As Serbia prepares to take on Great Britain, the British team, missing former world number one Andy Murray and crucial player Dan Evans, aims to capture the trophy for the first time since 2014. Djokovic acknowledged the challenge posed by the British team and highlighted the uniqueness of facing left-handed players, expressing the team’s efforts in preparing for this scenario.
