Djokovic Arrives To Monte Carlo Early To Prepare For Return To Tennis

| by Zlatko Vodenicharov

Tennis fans are eagerly awaiting the return of Novak Djokovic, as the World No. 1 gears up for the upcoming Monte-Carlo Masters, starting on April 9th, 2023.

The Serb's return follows a notable absence from the Sunshine Double events in Indian Wells and Miami, owing to his vaccination status barring entry into the United States. Djokovic is making the most of his time, arriving in Monte Carlo early to acclimatize and prepare with his team.

The 22-time Grand Slam champion shared a picture from the courts in Monte Carlo with his team, showing that he's preparing for the event earlier than any of his rivals registered on the entry list for the first ATP 1000 clay-court tournament of the season.

The Monte-Carlo Masters, an event Djokovic last won in 2015, provides the ideal opportunity for the Serb to display his qualities and prepare for the upcoming Roland Garros, where he'll challenge Rafael Nadal for the 23rd major.

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With a refreshed mindset and an early arrival in Monte Carlo, the Serb is poised to make a statement at the upcoming tournament. In a season marked by shifting rankings and emerging talent, Djokovic will need to focus on every match even more to challenge the youngsters, who are now in competition for every title.

In Monaco, the Serb also visited Stade Louis II, which he marked as 'one of the most spectacular athletic tracks and stadiums' in his social media post. Fellow legend of the sport, Serena Williams noticed the post and joked when commenting: 'For a sec I thought that was Compton from the caption.'

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