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Djokovic Backs His Chances at Australian Open Despite Admitting He’s “Missing a Bit of Juice”

He enters with limited match play, opening against Pedro Martinez.

Overview

  • The 38-year-old said he still believes he can beat anyone on his day and feels confident at Melbourne Park.
  • He acknowledged some physical decline, saying he is missing a little juice in his legs for late-stage Grand Slam battles.
  • Djokovic said he is not fixating on a 25th major to avoid extra pressure, which would move him clear of Margaret Court.
  • He has not played a tour match since winning Athens in early November and withdrew from Adelaide due to a minor setback.
  • He identified Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz as the current standard-bearers after reaching all four Grand Slam semi-finals last season and he dismissed talk of retirement.