Novak Djokovic mentioned reaching his first last of the 2025 season on the Miami Open helped him discover the motivation to proceed his quest for extra titles because the 37-year-old seems to win his one centesimal ATP trophy throughout the clay season.
The 24-times Grand Slam champion has not gained a title on the lads’s tour since his ATP Finals triumph throughout a unprecedented 2023 though he bagged the Olympic gold medal throughout the Paris Video games at Roland Garros final 12 months.
Djokovic’s bid to affix Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103) as the one three males within the skilled period to say 100 or extra ATP trophies resulted in a defeat by Jakub Mensik final week however the Serb mentioned he was spurred on by his degree in Miami.
“There is not any doubt it has change into tougher all through my profession however the performances in Miami, after I’m enjoying that method, it offers me extra inspiration to maintain going,” Djokovic instructed reporters in Monte Carlo.
“It simply feels nice on the courtroom if you’re placing the ball properly and profitable matches. Clearly if you begin dropping early you have got extra questions and interior voices, that are bringing doubts about whether or not it’s best to preserve going.
“I am glad in Miami I discovered that pleasure on the courtroom and efficiency ranges, so let’s have a look at if I can carry that into clay. It is a completely different floor and I’ve not had a lot time to get used to this event so my expectations aren’t that top.”
Djokovic shall be with out his coach Andy Murray on the ongoing Monte Carlo Masters, with the Scot anticipated to return in Madrid later this month.
“It was by no means a part of the settlement to work with Andy this week,” Djokovic mentioned.
“I used to be fascinated about who I wished, anybody other than my health coach and physio, and my brother Marko was in a position to be part of me, in order that helps me on a unique degree emotionally.”
Third-seed Djokovic might meet Stan Wawrinka in his opening match in Monaco.
