Novak Djokovic said he is 'thrilled to be in a position to still be in the mix' for the most Grand Slam titles. Djokovic claimed his 17th Grand Slam trophy after winning the Australian Open for the eighth time
MELBOURNE - No sooner had Novak Djokovic claimed his 17th Grand Slam trophy by triumphing at the Australian Open for the eighth time on Sunday, the Serb was already setting himself a deadline to claim the record of major titles.
“I think in order to have a chance and have a go for the historic number one I am going to try to do everything possible this season and next season maximum,” Djokovic said in front of ecstatic Serbian fans at Melbourne Park.Like Federer who reduced his schedule after reaching his thirties to prolong his career, the 32-year-old Djokovic also expects to wind down and spend more time with his young children in the not-too-distant future.
“The liquids were magic potions that my physio prepares in his lab. That’s all I can say,” Djokovic quipped in reference to his eventual rally.
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