"Like Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, I would like to prolong my playing career as much as possible," said world number one Novak Djokovic.
The trio, known as the "Big Three", have ruled the world of tennis for the past two decades. At the Open, he won his 18th career Grand Slam trophy, where he defeated Russian rival Daniel Medvedev in the final.
Djokovic, 33, suffered an injury in the third round of the Melbourne event and at one point came close to forfeiting the match, but with determination he not only continued his journey but also retained the trophy. To everyone's surprise, he also stopped the footsteps of young German rivals Alexander Zverev and Milos Raunak.Djokovic also holds the record for most weeks at the top of the ATP rankings, which was preceded by Swiss master Roger Federer Brajman. And Nadal has impressed me a lot. I've said before that I would like to continue playing as much as possible, like these two, in the race to prolong my career. to be continued.
The three of us are playing the role of the best stimulus for each other. After snatching the top position record for more weeks, now my eyes are definitely on Federer's all-time 20 Grand Slam record. I will pay attention, of course I can do it, I also consider myself lucky in that the success in the finals of most major events has kissed my feet, I enjoy my every success to the fullest, I wish that Add more trophies to your showcase before you retire.
Rafael Nadal, on the other hand, was limited to the quarter-finals at the Australian Open, but the Lawrence Awards administration shortlisted him for the award based on his performance in 2020. The administration preferred him over Djokovic in this regard. The unique award went to Roger Federer, who has won four titles in a row since 2005. The winners of the 2021 awards will be decided in May.Nadal won the 18th Grand Slam trophy of his career at the French Open last year, with Roger Federer leading the way with 20 Grand Slams.