Djokovic: “My ambitions are the biggest: to win every tournament”

Novak Djokovic became a big star this Wednesday at presentation of new ASICS shoes, in a great gesture performed at the Puente Romano (Marbella). The Serbian, ambassador of the brand, became the great figure present in an action where he spoke about his immediate goals and other aspects.

In an act attended by Àlex Corretja, Corentin Moutet, Petra Marcinko, Jasmine Paolini and Harriet Dart, ASICS He presented his new range of shoes and explained the learning process he follows to create each model. With the goal of finding comfort and achieving the best possible range of motion for its athletes, the brand is constantly innovating to seek maximum flexibility and safety for its players. So, they presented Gel-Resolution 9a set elaborated with the direct opinions of Iga Swiatek and of Matteo Berrettinitwo of the flagships of the Japanese brand.

Then it was the turn of Djokovic, was present at an action where he explained the transformation process he experienced in his mobility with Asics shoes, which worked with him for two years to develop custom-made and fully equipped footwear for Serbian player. From him, ‘Nole’ reveals some details about how the use of slippers affects him and, more importantly, about what they are. your next sporting challenges.

Also, he’s been gone for months. “Winning in Turin means ending a season with many challenges in the best way, from how it started”will reflect in 2022. “It took me many months to gain physical and mental stability, but I tried to finish the season as well as possible and I realized that I didn’t feel tired like in previous campaigns”, he said.

Therefore, with strength at the highest level, he is already looking at his next challenges. “My ambitions for this 2023 are the greatest”Djokovic warned ahead of the coming year that one of his biggest challenges will be trying to surpass Rafa Nadal’s record of 22 Grand Slams. “I can be less humble when talking about my goals at this point in my career and I can also dream big.”explained. “I want to win every tournament. The Grand Slam, the Masters, the Masters 1000”he said, full of ambition.

They were not the only events targeted by the Serbs. “I want to play for my country”he pointed out, aware that Serbia was unable to qualify for the new United Cup and, therefore, a nod to the Davis Cup. “But the biggest challenge is to be healthy and play at my highest level”is added.

The Serbian player also took stock of his career to try to establish what has been the key to his success. “It’s complicated, but if I had to choose, maybe I would say the dedication I have in tennis, because the professional sport is very demanding and to reach the top you must give yourself to it”, he said. ‘Nole’ explained how he made that commitment since he was little. “I fell in love with tennis almost by accidentbecause they built three courts in front of the restaurant my family has in Belgrade and since then I’ve been trying to play it anywhere and with anyone, always with dedication and love,” he said.

Djokovic believes that maintaining these keys will set the tone for the selection to continue winning in the future. “I’m 35 years old, not 25. I feel as young as any of the tennis players on the circuit. You have to be motivated”, is said as I want to continue to improve. For this reason, in this search for improvement, ‘Nole’ explained that he is very meticulous in searching for the material he takes with him in tournaments.

Finally, Djokovic, who has been a benchmark for millions of people, also talked about who his favorite players were in the world of tennis before they exploded. “Pete Sampras is my idol. We don’t have many game similarities, but his mental strength inspired me”, was pointed out. “He was a great champion and I met him before an Indian Wells,” he recalled. “I was inspired by the way I tried to copy his best shots, but I also looked at other players, like Agassi. Especially in volley and others. Also on Rafter’s volleys, Moyà’s forehand on the ground, Becker’s serve… I tried to copy the best blow of the best”, closed.