What Novak Djokovic needs to do in 2023 to secure GOAT status

| by Zachary Wimer

Novak Djokovic is widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. With 21 Grand Slam titles to his name, he is already among the elite few who have reached the pinnacle of the sport.

However, in order to cement his status as the greatest of all time (GOAT), Djokovic will need to win three more Grand Slam titles in the next year. At present, Rafael Nadal holds the record for the most Grand Slam titles in the men's singles category, with a total of 22.

Djokovic is not far behind, but he will need to surpass Nadal's record in order to be considered the GOAT and moreover, winning a major in Paris, where his main rival triumphed 14 times can help him even more. Winning three Grand Slam titles in a single year is no easy feat, but Djokovic has shown time and again that he is capable of achieving the impossible.

In order to win three Grand Slam titles in 2023, Djokovic will need to be at the top of his game throughout the year. He will need to be in peak physical condition and mentally sharp, able to handle the pressure of the biggest matches. He will also need to be strategic in his approach, choosing the right tournaments to compete in and carefully planning his training and rest periods.

WATCH: Djokovic spotted in Spain preparing for 2023 season
WATCH: Djokovic spotted in Spain preparing for 2023 season

One of the keys to Djokovic's success will be his ability to adapt to different surfaces and especially his preparation for the Roland Garros, where the two may meet in the final. Moreover, they can both have 22 Grand Slam titles at the time of the event and so winning in Paris is a must for Serbian, if he wants to be considered as the GOAT.

In addition to his physical and tactical abilities, Djokovic will also need to be mentally strong in order to secure GOAT status. 2022 season proved that anything can happen as it started with his deportation from Australia. Although that shouldn't happen in 2023, he may face unexpected challenges as for example Nadal did in 2022 with variety of injuries.

If Djokovic is able to win three Grand Slam titles in 2023, he will not only surpass Rafael Nadal's record and secure his place as the GOAT, but he will also cement his legacy. It will be a challenging task, but if anyone is up to the challenge, it is Novak Djokovic.

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