Novak Djokovic talks to the media after winning his 4th title in Paris-Bercy. The World No.1 dominated Andy Murray in straight sets and became the first ever player to win 6 Masters 1000 tournaments in the same season. Novak reveals why he has reached his peak now.
Novak Djokovic can’t stop winning in 2015. After starring in all Four Grand Slam finals of the year – winning three – the World No.1 has become on Sunday the first player alive to conquer 6 Masters 1000 tournaments in the same season, after beating in straight sets Andy Murray in the final of the BNP Paribas Masters. The Serb hasn’t lost a match since August, when he fell to Roger Federer in Cincinnati, in the final of the Masters 1000 tournament, in straight sets.
After that loss Novak has gone on to win the US Open, then the ATP 500 tournament of Beijing and the Masters 1000 tournaments in Shanghai and Paris-Bercy. One word to describe the Serb’s season would just be “impressive”. With the win in France, Novak has collected his 58th ATP title, his 10th of the season.
Considering how the Serb has only lost 5 matches so far this year, we can clearly say this has been the best season Djokovic has ever played on the tour. Can we say that the Serb has officially reached his peak? He thinks so, at least on one specific aspect of his game.
“I think there is few reasons why I have managed to reach my peak at this stage of my career this year. I think in terms of physical and mental ability, I reached my peak experience-wise, obviously have had a lot of matches that in the past that have led me to where I am at this stage.” said Novak.
“I’m a married man, and I’m a father, as well. I think I have a nice balance and serenity in private life that reflects on the professional life, and vice versa. I have this belief that the holistic approach will definitely get the best out of yourself.”
The question many have, is if Novak can possibly get any better than this, if there is still room for improvement in his tennis. The Serb said he thinks so.
“I am still determined to improve my tennis. Nobody can be perfect, but you know, if you try for perfection than you can reach excellence. That is the mind set I have. I try to work every single day with a purpose.”
Novak than analyzed the match played against Murray, revealing how at 3-2 in the second set it looked like Murray could turn things around, but the Serb is proud of how he managed to stay strong and close the match in two. He praised Murray for being an opponent that can read the swings in confidence and thus he is happy he managed not to let Andy turn things around or show any doubt.
Finally, the Serb has already set his sight on London and the 02 Arena, where he will be the blatant favorite for the title, but where he will also have the pressure of being the defending champion.
Nole can’t wait to play in London.
“I’m hoping that I can repeat, you know, kind of performances and success I have had there in previous years. I like the conditions there. Crowd is great. Attendance is amazing. It’s a great stage for the tennis tournament, O2 Arena that I think is the most used arena in the world in terms of events. It became kind of like a tennis cradle, a little bit, because of the history of the World Tour Finals event that has been organized now I think for sixth year in a row.
Yeah, I look forward to it, especially because of the fact that I have had a season that I have had, you know, and the way that I’m feeling confidently. Hopefully I can finish off the season with another great win.”