Novak Djokovic says that staying healthy and being a Grand Slam contender is his top priority at this stage of his career. Djokovic, who turns 36 in May, began his 2023 season by winning his 22nd Grand Slam title at the Australian Open.
Djokovic is now tied with Rafael Nadal for the most Grand Slams in men’s tennis history. «I’m 36 this year so I don’t think it’s the top priority right now. I’d like to stay healthy and extend my career as long as I can to play at the highest level.»
That is the only priority. The other priority is to play the best tennis at Grand Slams, trying to win more Grand Slams. So if the No. 1 ranking in the world comes as a consequence of good results, I will be very happy», said Djokovic, for sportskeeda.
Djokovic in the No 1 ranking
After winning the Australian Open, Djokovic also replaced Carlos Alcaraz as the world number 1 ranked. This week, Djokovic entered her 378th week in the top spot, passing Steffi Graf for the most weeks in the top spot.
Djokovic currently has 6,980 ranking points. «I think it’s the fewest number of points I’ve ever had as number 1. It happens. It’s not only because of my circumstances of not playing a couple of Grand Slams and everything that happened last year, but also because of other players, some players that some Hits are missing due to injuries, some players that don’t have the greatest consistency, so to speak.
I think this is the fewest points I’ve had as No. 1. It happens. It’s not only because of my circumstances of not playing a couple of Grand Slams and everything that happened last year, but also because of other players, some players who missed out on some Slams due to injuries, some players who don’t have the greatest consistency, for so to speak,» Djokovic explained. This week, Djokovic is trying to win his sixth Dubai title.
