"I'm motivated to win as many Slams as possible" - Djokovic after Australian Open win

Monday, 30 January 2023 at 17:00

Updated at Tuesday, 14 January 2025 at 22:40

byZachary Wimer

Nick Kyrgios previously predicted Novak Djokovic to win 28 Grand Slams, and the Serbian has every intention of living up to it.

Djokovic won his 22nd Grand Slam at the 2023 Australian Open, and it was never even close. The only time had had issues was early on in the event when he had to deal with an injury.

Djokovic's performance throughout the rest of the event was so good that it is difficult to imagine anyone being able to stop him, and he certainly won't allow it.

After beating Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final, Djokovic admitted that he's motivated to continue chasing major titles. At the end of the day, only those matter to him now.

"I am motivated to win as many Slams as possible. At this stage of my career, these trophies are the biggest motivational factor of why I still compete. I never really liked comparing myself to others, but of course it's a privilege to be part of the discussion as one of the greatest players of all time."

"If people see me this way, of course it's very flattering because I know that I give as much effort and energy into trying to win slams as anybody else."

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One thing that could stop him is his age because he's not getting any younger, but it shows no impact now. Djokovic is maniacal in his approach to fitness and health, in general, to keep himself in the best possible shape. It's benefitting him greatly at this stage of his career.

"I still have lots of motivation. Let's see how far it takes me. I really don't want to stop here. I don't have intentions to stop here. I feel great about my tennis. I know that when I'm feeling good physically, mentally present, I have a chance to win any Slam against anybody."

"Physically I can keep myself fit. Of course, 35 is not 25, even though I want to believe it is. But I still feel there is time ahead of me. Let's see how far I go."