Novak Djokovic has been in Melbourne for a few days preparing for his big goal at the start of the season, the Australian Open. The Serbian will face his favorite tournament with doubts about his physical condition after the wrist problems he suffered during the last United Cup.
The years weigh more and more on the world number 1, which He admits that he is starting to consider his retirement from tennis.
“To be honest, I’m torn (on when to stop and where to play). There was always a part of me that was a kid that just loved tennis and just knew about tennis… and that kid still wanted to keep going. But then, on the other hand, I am a father of two children, I am away from my family and every time I travel for a long time it breaks my heart. So I always wonder how long I can playhow many tournaments should I play, is it worth it?” he admitted in an interview with ‘Sport Klub’.
Regarding this season, Djokovic is not setting many goals. “I started this year as I usually do, in Australia… I love playing here and I’ve had the most success in my career here, at the Grand Slam level. Then? I really do not know. Usually I am clear on where I want to go, what the goals are, and I know that the goals are always the Grand Slams and the Olympic Games, apart from that I have no idea what other tournaments I will play .“he explained, although he wanted to make it clear that he remained motivated.
“I’m still hungry, I still want to compete, I can still run for a few hours, fortunately, but it’s more emotional aspect, more ‘what’s the priority?’ Tennis has been my priority for 30 years and I don’t want to miss many moments with my children” finished the Serbian.
Source: La Verdad
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