He is impenetrable, as solid as a wall

Novak Djokovic, the world number one, is gearing up for the Masters 1000 in Rome after skipping the Madrid tournament. Djokovic expressed his admiration for Rafael Nadal, calling playing against him at Roland Garros one of the biggest challenges in tennis. Djokovic highlighted Nadal’s dominance on the clay court, describing him as “impenetrable, like a wall.”

With the withdrawals of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, Djokovic arrives in Rome as the favorite. He emphasized that skipping Madrid was part of his plan to arrive in Rome well-rested and prepared. Djokovic spoke about his training and preparation, aiming to improve his performance at Roland Garros.

Djokovic also discussed the changes in his coaching team, mentioning his collaboration with Gebhard Phil-Gritcsh. He expressed satisfaction with their partnership and training program, aiming to peak at upcoming tournaments like Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and the Olympics.

Addressing rumors of Dominic Thiem’s retirement, Djokovic praised the Austrian player for his resilience in overcoming injuries and striving to return to his winning form. Djokovic emphasized Thiem’s importance in the sport and expressed hope that he continues to play for as long as possible.

As Djokovic prepares to face the challenges ahead, including a potential showdown with Nadal at Roland Garros, tennis fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming tournaments and the fierce competition between the top players in the world.