Alcaraz on Djokovic's 2028 Olympic Games: He is in the physical shape of 25
In the world of tennis, Novak Djokovic's future has been in the spotlight. At Paris 2024, Djokovic defeated Alcaraz 7-6(3), 7-6(2) in the gold medal match, and it was a high-level matchup that was breathtaking.
After the match, Djokovic revealed that he hopes to defend his title at Los Angeles 2028. Earlier this month, Crocodile brand CEO Thierry Gibel also confirmed that Djokovic intends to play "at least" until the next Olympics. By then, Djokovic, who has turned 38, will be 41 years old.
After reaching the final of the 2025 Italian Open, Alcaraz was asked what he thinks of Djokovic's Olympic goals. Alcaraz made no secret of his admiration for Djokovic, stating:
'He's physically feeling like he's 25 years old and the way he's playing at a high level is insane, and the level of competition is another level entirely.
Alcaraz believes that while Djokovic may have some ups and downs in form, he is in excellent physical condition at the moment. As long as he wants to achieve his goals, with careful management of his body and determination to always strive for 100 per cent fitness, he is fully capable of competing in the 2028 Olympic Games. Alcaraz also sincerely said that he would be happy to see Djokovic play for a few more years on the tour and continue to share the best moments with him.
In fact, Alcaraz is 11-2 in the finals of the tournament, with both defeats coming from Djokovic: the final of the 2024 Paris Olympics and the final of the 2023 Cincinnati Masters.
Alcaraz also spoke about the development of his game. He admits that when facing an incoming ball in a game, many thoughts often flash through his mind, which makes it not easy to make the right choice. To that end, he's trying to improve on this aspect, trying to think less about it and make sure he's making the right choice, even if he can't hit the best shots or make the perfect decisions. He also mentioned that the performance of the game is also affected by the actual situation of the day, such as the difficulty of hitting the ball significantly on the day of the game when the wind is strong, so it is necessary to be patient, make smart decisions and wait for the right moment to attack. In the face of a long-round tug-of-war, it is even more important to be fully prepared and respond calmly until you find an opportunity to attack decisively. Alcaraz feels he did a good job of doing so against Roma.
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