The Belarusian player highlighted the adjustments Djokovic has made to his game technically, particularly with his serve and certain movements, which she found to be quite impressive.
Azarenka, who currently holds the 27th position in the world rankings, emerged victorious in the Australian Open in 2012 and 2013, and was a finalist at the US Open in 2012, 2013, and 2020.
At the age of 34, she has had a promising start to the 2024 season, winning 10 out of her 13 matches and achieving quarter-final or better results in two out of three completed tournaments.
The 21-time WTA champion is currently participating in the WTA 1000 tournament in Dubai this week. In her opening match today, she defeated Arantxa Rus, who is ranked 43rd in the world, with a score of 6-2, 6-4.
In a recent interview with WTA Insider, Azarenka shared that she is embracing a new approach to improve her game. She acknowledged that when you experience success, it’s easy to become set in your ways and rely on what has worked in the past. However, Azarenka recognizes that the sport of tennis is constantly evolving, with changes in equipment, playing surfaces, and player styles. She understands the importance of having an open mind and being willing to make changes in order to compete against the top players in the later stages of tournaments. Azarenka admires Djokovic’s ability to adapt and make adjustments to his game, citing his technical changes in his serve and overall gameplay as impressive.
Azarenka also discussed her mindset going into the upcoming season. She feels that she has adopted a better approach to her preparation and tournament play. Instead of solely focusing on her natural abilities during matches, she now actively works on specific areas of her game and looks for opportunities to improve. She acknowledges that there are still areas she wants to clean up and wants to ensure that she can capitalize on the opportunities she creates in big matches.
After Djokovic’s victory at the 2023 ATP Finals, Azarenka took to Twitter to praise his ability to bounce back after defeats. She believes that his determination to elevate his level of play and win, regardless of the circumstances, is the most underrated quality in tennis. Azarenka congratulated Djokovic on his record-breaking performance and expressed her admiration for his resilience.
According to the Source tennis365.com