Novak Djokovic stated reaching his first last of the 2025 season on the Miami Open helped him discover the motivation to proceed his quest for extra titles because the 37-year-old appears to be like to win his a centesimal ATP trophy throughout the clay season.
The 24-times Grand Slam champion has not received a title on the boys’s tour since his ATP Finals triumph throughout a unprecedented 2023 though he bagged the Olympic gold medal throughout the Paris Video games at Roland Garros final 12 months.
Djokovic’s bid to affix Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103) as the one three males within the skilled period to say 100 or extra ATP trophies led to a defeat by Jakub Mensik final week however the Serb stated he was spurred on by his stage in Miami.
“There is no doubt it has turn into harder all through my profession however the performances in Miami, once I’m taking part in that manner, it offers me extra inspiration to maintain going,” Djokovic advised reporters in Monte Carlo.
“It simply feels nice on the courtroom if you’re hanging the ball properly and successful matches. Clearly if you begin shedding early you’ve extra questions and inside voices, that are bringing doubts about whether or not it is best to maintain going.
“I am glad in Miami I discovered that pleasure on the courtroom and efficiency ranges, so let’s have a look at if I can carry that into clay. It is a completely different floor and I’ve not had a lot time to get used to this match so my expectations aren’t that top.”
Djokovic will probably be with out his coach Andy Murray on the ongoing Monte Carlo Masters, with the Scot anticipated to return in Madrid later this month.
“It was by no means a part of the settlement to work with Andy this week,” Djokovic stated.
“I used to be eager about who I needed, anybody aside from my health coach and physio, and my brother Marko was in a position to be a part of me, in order that helps me on a unique stage emotionally.”
Third-seed Djokovic may meet Stan Wawrinka in his opening match in Monaco.