Novak Djokovic kicks off his Wimbledon defence against Argentinian Pedro Cachin on Centre Court today. The world No 2 comes into the tournament as a heavy favourite and will be expected to make light work of his unseeded opponent.
The Serb is fighting for an unprecedented Calendar Slam, having already won the Australian Open and French Open this year. There will however be no chance of Djokovic resting on his laurels as the 2022 Wimbledon champion – who also holds the record for the most Grand Slams – insisted ahead of the tournament that he is still ‘hungry’ for more in a warning shot to Carlos Alcaraz and co.
Asked if overtaking Rafael Nadal for the most Grand Slam titles (23) has made him feel more relaxed, Djokovic said: “I don’t feel more relaxed, to be honest (smiling). I still feel hungry for success, for more Grand Slams, more achievements in tennis.
“Even though, of course, a lot of people are coming up to me and congratulating me, reminding me of the historic success, which is nice of course, it’s very flattering, but at the same time my mind was already and is already directed towards Wimbledon, what’s the next slam, what’s the next task.
“So, yeah, that’s where I am. Of course, part of me is very, very proud and very thrilled to be able to be in this position and have 23 slams. I want to try to use every Grand Slam opportunity I have at this stage where I’m feeling good in my body, feeling motivated and playing very good tennis, to try to get more.”
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