Novak Djokovic has already deliberate the place he’d wish to play when he ultimately says farewell (Picture: Getty)
has shared his want to play a tennis event in South America earlier than he ends his profession. The world No 1 has competed all around the world throughout his profession and left no stone unturned however defined why he wished to get an opportunity to “expertise” a match within the continent – one thing has already executed.
Djokovic just lately received a historic twenty fourth Grand Slam title on the US Open and shut down any ideas that the tip of his profession might be close to regardless of now being 36 years outdated. “I do not wish to depart this sport if I am nonetheless on the prime, you realize, if I am nonetheless enjoying the way in which I am enjoying,” the Serb stated after lifting the trophy.
Whereas it appears the tennis world will get to have the world No 1 round for a couple of extra years, Djokovic has now opened up on the one place he’d wish to play when he ultimately finds himself within the midst of his farewell season on the tour. “Tournaments in South America,” he advised .
“I used to be simply speaking to Charlie [hitting partner Carlos Gomes] and I hope we are able to do it. It is a want, after all, now the Grand Slams are my precedence and possibly the chance will come after I play these tournaments.”
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Novak Djokovic stated he nonetheless wasn’t seeking to retire after his latest US Open triumph (Picture: Getty)
Explaining why he picked South America, the 96-time title winner continued: “Why them? Someway the eagerness of individuals in South America for sports activities, and subsequently for tennis, is one thing that’s distinctive and I wish to expertise that week after week enjoying in these competitions.”
Maintaining issues gentle, Djokovic concluded: “Nicely, we’ll see. Perhaps in some distant future, since I’ve time, I am younger.” A number of the Serb’s rivals have staged exhibitions within the continent so they might convey tennis to the followers and expertise South America as Djokovic desires to.
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The likes of Rafael Nadal and Casper Ruud beforehand organised exhibitions in South America (Picture: Getty)
On the finish of final yr, Nadal launched into an exhibition tour with Casper Ruud. A few of their stops included Belo Horizonte, Buenos Aires and Quito. did the identical with Alexander Zverev in 2019, additionally visiting the likes of Argentina, Colombia and Ecuador.
Whereas Djokovic is hoping to play in South America earlier than he retires, the world No 1 is at present centered on his schedule for the rest of the 2023 season. After skipping the Asian swing, Djokovic will likely be again in motion on the Paris Masters and the ATP Finals earlier than heading to the Davis Cup to assist Serbia carry the trophy.
