Pam Shriver guesses Novak Djokovic will return to action 2022 Monte Carlo Masters with “fire in the belly.” He believes the Old World No. 1 Serb in Doubles will be motivated to equal Rafael Nadal’s 21 Grand Slam trophies “soon or later.”
At the Monte-Carlo Masters starting today, 34 year old will compete in only the second race of the season. In his only other match in 2022, he lost to Jiri Vesely in the quarterfinals of the Dubai Tennis Championships in February.
“He will try to match Nadal at 21 Grand Slams” – Pam Shriver
pam shriverwinner real couples icon 21 Grand Slam titles Doubles between 1979 and 1997 discussed Novak Djokovic’s return to the courts this week. 1000 Masters of Monte-Carlo over tennis.com digital audio file.
Shriver admitted that he wasn’t sure what to expect from the Serb when he returned, considering his previous lack of activity. 20 times Major championhowever, he was described by Americans as a player who was able to win consecutive tournaments after a period of insomnia.
“I expect him to be anywhere really rusty and win the tournament if there is a false draw to lose early,” Shriver said. “So, in other words, I don’t know exactly what to expect. I don’t know anyone – I think Ash is perhaps closest to Barty, Serena is at her best, Roger sometimes – and I guess Novak might fit that profile, right? Players who can take a break for such a long time and then come right back and win.
“So it’s possible,” Shriver continued. “He might need a few tournaments. But I think he will have some fire in his stomach and try to match Nadal at 21. [Grand Slams] soon or later.”
Novak Djokovic aims for 3rd title at Monte-Carlo Masters
Djokovic’s target third victory While in Monte Carlo trying to improve his form in the events leading up to Roland Garros where he was the defending champion. With King of Clay Rafael Nadal unable to compete in Monte Carlo due to a rib stress fracture, Novak Djokovic will be optimistic about his chances. Although Nadal 11 championship records In Monte Carlo, it’s not there, it’s red-hot carlos alcaraz and reigning champion Stefanos Tsistsipas still in Djokovic’s way.
Djokovic, the most seeded player, received a bye in the first round. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Tuesday in round 2 of the ATP Monte Carlo Masters.
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