tennis - Federer's eight Wimbledon titles are an incentive for Djokovic
Tennis star Novak Djokovic takes an additional motivation to equal his retired long-time Swiss rival and record holder Roger Federer's Wimbledon titles count with a win in the Wimbledon Final. "I am aware that Roger has won eight Wimbledon titles," said the seven-time Wimbledon Champion from Serbia: "It's about history. Moreover, it's the 25th potential Grand Slam. Of course, it's a great motivation, but at the same time, it's also a lot of pressure and expectations."
At the conclusion of the two-week Grand-Slam tournament in London, Djokovic (37) faces Carlos Alcaraz (21) in the Men's Final at 3:00 PM (15.00 Uhr/Prime) for the title. It is the reprise of an exciting duel from 2023, which the young Spaniard decided for himself in the previous year.
"People expect me to win 99% of the games"
"Every time I step onto the court, even when I'm 37 and playing against a 21-year-old, I still expect to win most of the matches," Djokovic remarked, "and people expect me to win 99% of the games I play."
With the 25th Grand-Slam title, he could also surpass the record holder among the women, the Australian Margaret Court. Only five weeks after his knee surgery, Djokovic is in the Final. It is his first final of the year for the second-ranked player in the world.
- Novak Djokovic, hailing from Serbia, has set his sights on equalizing the Wimbledon title count of his former rival and record holder, Roger Federer, in the international tennis circuit.
- The upcoming Wimbledon Final in London, United Kingdom, against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain, serves as an incentive for Djokovic to claim his potential 25th Grand Slam title.
- Despite the pressure and expectations, Germany has shown unwavering support for Djokovic's tennis career, particularly in his bid to surpass the Grand Slam titles record held by both Federer and Margaret Court of Australia.
- Winning the Wimbledon Final would not only secure Djokovic's position as one of the greatest tennis players of all time but also boost his rankings, as he currently stands as the second-ranked player in the world.
- The Final's victory at Wimbledon, the most prestigious tennis tournament postponed from its original date due to the ongoing challenges in the United Kingdom, offers Djokovic an opportunity to make history within the realm of tennis and sports.
