Novak Djokovic’s bid for the Australian Open 2024 title came to an end in the semi-finals, where he was defeated in four sets by eventual champion Jannik Sinner. The Serbian tennis star appeared to be in a less than optimal physical condition, which was a departure from his impressive performance in 2023.
Djokovic will take a short break to recharge before returning to the Indian Wells hard-courts in March. After a four-year absence, he will focus on playing the remaining tournaments of the first part of the season before shifting his attention to the clay season.
It is widely known that Djokovic will be the player to watch at the Roland Garros. During this period, he will face the most challenging phase of his season. With the Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and the Paris Olympics on the horizon, Djokovic will have the opportunity to set new tennis records.
Speaking of the Roland Garros, Djokovic will be sporting an outfit that reflects the theme of the clay courts. The Lacoste polo shirt, in three different colors, will be his attire of choice. The top part will be orange, the bottom garnet, with a thin white stripe dividing the two. Additionally, the polo shirt will have burgundy-colored inserts on the sides, which will be complemented by matching shorts. These color combinations are reminiscent of Djokovic’s previous appearances during the clay season.
After his early exit from the Australian Open, Djokovic took some time off to spend with his family in Bolzano, located in Trentino Alto Adige, Northern Italy.
Recently, Djokovic, along with Andy Murray and Andrey Rublev, participated in a video that resembled a reality show. In a lighthearted manner, Djokovic humorously attributed his quarter-finals defeat in Melbourne to the director of the show, jokingly suggesting that the writers usually start the season with his character winning the Australian Open title.
Djokovic’s reaction to his defeat surprised many, as he appeared more relaxed than usual. It was evident that he acknowledged his subpar performance in Melbourne this year, with Jannik Sinner outplaying him. Despite Djokovic’s exceptional return skills, Sinner managed to prevent him from scoring a match point in the third set tie-break. Ultimately, Djokovic’s performance in Melbourne fell short, as he struggled to find his rhythm from the baseline in almost every game, unable to match Sinner’s level of play.
According to the Source tennisworldusa.org