Djokovic says he is no longer interested in huge | Sports News

Tennis legend Novak Djokovic has shocked followers and critics alike with a revelation that ascending to the world’s high tennis rank is no longer his ambition, focusing as a substitute on Grand Slam performances. This declaration follows latest scrutiny over his apparently lackadaisical response to an upset at Indian Wells earlier in March.

After a stunning loss to Botic van de Zandschlup left onlookers questioning his enthusiasm – because of his “smiling too much” – the 24-time main champion has shifted focus away from reclaiming his long-held primary place. Despite dropping to fifth in the ATP rankings, the seasoned 37-year-old clinched yet one more accolade by securing his 411th Masters 1000 match win over the weekend.

Djokovic superior nearer to his a centesimal profession singles title following a dominant third-round win, 6-1, 7-6 (1), towards rising Argentinian participant Camilo Ugo Carabelli on the Miami Open. He candidly expressed his new priorities during a post-match dialogue, saying, “If it [World No.1] comes as a consequence of great results and titles that I win in a season, then that’s amazing. But that’s not my objective.

“My goal is to have the ability to play my best tennis on the Grand Slams and the tournaments the place I take part. My schedule is revised, so clearly I’m not chasing rating factors.

“It’s different nowadays, maybe, from what it was a few years back (or) for most of my career, to be honest. I’m happy to win a Grand Slam and a big tournament rather than getting to number one. Right now that’s more important for me.”

Djokovic’s newest declare signifies his concentrate on profitable prestigious titles over rating achievements, addressing critics who questioned his perspective following a loss at Indian Wells.

The defeat was Djokovic’s third in a row after retiring towards Alexander Zverev on the Australian Open and falling to Matteo Berrettini on the Qatar Open. Former skilled participant CoCo Vandeweghe expressed her issues on Tennis Channel: “The question arises – is Novak Djokovic getting too used to defeats?

“It’s a unusual feeling for a participant when he loses a few instances like this, and you then see him in the press convention smiling a little an excessive amount of, and also you surprise – is he not as mentally sturdy as earlier than.”

Meanwhile, ex-British tennis star Andrew Castle praised Djokovic for adding Andy Murray to his coaching team, seeing it as evidence of Djokovic’s commitment to staying competitive amidst the rise of new talent. “He is the best participant I’ve ever seen, male or feminine in any technology,” Castle said.

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“I’ve by no means seen something prefer it. I believed Novak taking up Andy Murray was actually good as a result of it exhibits that he nonetheless cares.” Djokovic has admitted that the physical demands of competing at the top are wearing him down. “Things have been totally different for me in the previous few years, I’m struggling to play on the stage I would like,” he confessed following a defeat in California.

“I’ve a few good tournaments every so often, however principally it is a problem and torture for me. That’s how it is. Nothing can put together you for such a second, you must undergo that have and deal with it in the best manner potential.”