Djokovic reveals schedule he wants to play more at US Open 2024

Novak Djokovic has earned the right to have his preferences taken into account by the tournament organizers, and it would be unusual if his words in this US Open 2024 Press conference that went unnoticed. When asked if he would play in the last slot of the day, the Serb said he would prefer not to repeat that slot and revealed when he would most like to compete in New York.

A solid and flawless start for Novak Djokovic in a US Open 2024 where he presents himself as one of the top contenders for the title. The tennis player from the Balkans is aware that the years take their toll and is attentive to every detail that could affect his energy. One of these details is the match schedule and he is unhappy with finishing late at night. He has sent a clear message to the organization on this matter, but has also addressed other issues.

– Feelings about his debut at the 2024 US Open and current knee condition

“It was a good start. It took me some time to find my serve and the right ball rhythm, but my groundstrokes were good. It’s never easy to start a Grand Slam, especially when you’ve never played a match on this surface before. I hope to improve every day. The good thing about these events is that you can train on the day off and work on things that I need now. I will keep striving to get better. As for the knee, it’s fine, I haven’t had any problems since the Olympics, so good luck,” he stressed.

– What do you think about your next opponent, Laslo Djere

Last year, Djokovic had to go to the fifth set to beat his compatriot on these courts, so he knows what Djere is capable of after his first-round win over Struff. “We met in the dressing room and congratulated each other. It’s a big win for him as he recently came back from surgery. He likes the playing conditions here as they are a bit faster, which suits his style. I remember our match from last year very well and I will analyse it to make it better,” explained Novak.

– Please do not play so late for the rest of the tournament

“The fact that I am an experienced player does not help me at all to play for so long because right now I feel like I have hardly any energy left, as if my battery is empty. I thought I would be on the court around 8:30 p.m. and suddenly the game lasted two and a half hours. This is what happens when you are assigned the second slot of the night session, you have to accept it. I love the night sessions here, but in the first slot. I hope I get this slot so that the upcoming matches end at a reasonable time,” commented Novak Djokovicwho wants to continue to improve in the US Open 2024.

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