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Smashing Jimmy Connors’ Proud Record Becomes Novak Djokovic’s Next Goal as He Aims to Continue Rewriting Tennis History

Published 11/24/2023, 1:04 AM EST

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The world of tennis is currently echoing voices of cheers for the Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic. The Serbinator’s massive victory at the Nitto ATP Finals not only allowed him to lift the trophy but, the journey to this prestigious tournament earned him several titles and records on the way. As the tennis legend now stands at the end of an amazing season, all mics point towards him to hear what else he wishes to conquer.

After becoming the first tennis player to knock a record 7 ATP Finals title by defeating Jannik Sinner in the finals, Novak Djokovic’s legendary career turned into a book of historic feats. The Serbian tennis maestro, now looking forward to the upcoming season, has new plans that bring in new expectations for the fans. As the legend recently revealed his goals in a recent interview, the tennis community is now prepared to witness new standards.

Novak Djokovic reveals his new milestone to greatness

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Tennis sensation Novak Djokovic recently opened up about his ambitious plans for the future. The legend expressed a burning desire to get his name just beyond the TV screens but into the history books of tennis. Following his amazing victory at the ATP Finals 2023, Djokovic now stands at 98 titles, a number which is way close to the current record of 109. The Serbinator has been making headlines throughout the year with a remarkable streak of wins, based on which he shared his thoughts about the goals he has in mind.

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Opening up about his desire to be the bearer of more records on being enquired by the reporter, Djokovic mentioned, “Probably the record for most titles. I want to win as many tournaments as possible and pass Connors. There are always records on the horizon that can be broken. Likewise, I want to have my own records and my own history, that’s the most important thing. To win the big titles, I have to maintain the level of intensity, dedication and motivation.”.

With this, the Serbian tennis legend highlighted the importance of creating his own legacy. He also expressed the desire to not only win trophies but to leave an unforgettable mark in the tennis world.

While the tennis world keeps counting title after title being added up in Djokovic’s name, fans might soon see him cross the number of the tennis legend Jimmy Connors. Besides this, Djokovic also reflected on Rafael Nadal‘s record wins at the Roland Garros.

A positive response to competing Rafael Nadal’s feat

As the conversation about his upcoming goals continued, Novak Djokovic responded to the hypothetical odds of playing until the age of 50 to match or get past Rafael Nadal’s French Open titles. The question came his way for two main reasons: Nadal holds a record for 14 French Open titles and he might soon be making a comeback in 2024.

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Djokovic, acknowledging the facts that make it hard to conquer the feat, mentioned, “I don’t know, I’m sure my wife wouldn’t be very happy. I am very satisfied with everything I have achieved. I do not have to look at Rafa’s record in Paris. I have many that I’m proud of and that are part of history. If I were to retire right now, I could only be happy and proud of what I’ve done.”

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The Serbian tennis maestro made it clear that, at this point, he is not looking forward to breaking Nadal’s record in Paris. Highlighting the value that his own records hold, the Serbian tennis legend answered in an impressive way. As the tennis world looks forward to Djokovic’s continued run for Jimmy Connors’ record and also waits for Nadal’s comeback, the upcoming season is surely going to be a worthy watch.

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Akshay Kapoor

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Born into a family that practically breathes tennis, I spent my early childhood days huddled together with my loved ones, watching the electrifying rallies of the legendary Rafael Nadal. Such a unique experience forged a lifelong love for the sport in me. Before joining EssentiallySports, I honed my skills while working for a regional website, covering a variety of sports.
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Ananya Giri