Novak Djokovic is seeking to rebuild his confidence as he approaches the Gonet Geneva Open.
“It’s not an ideal situation,” admitted the Serbian, the No. 2 seed in the draw, on the eve of his debut against Marton Fucsovics, the 2018 tournament winner.
“This is a different chapter of my career that I’m trying to navigate. I’m not really used to these circumstances, with early-round defeats piling up. Even though I knew it would eventually happen,” said the 24-time Grand Slam champion, who is still waiting to win his first clay-court match this year after first-round exits in Monte Carlo and Madrid.
“I’m proud of everything I’ve achieved in my career, but I still have the desire to do everything I can to reach my best level, to win Grand Slam titles and beat the best players in the world,” he continued. “That’s why I’m here at the Gonet Geneva Open.”
Novak Djokovic — who arrived at his press conference more than four hours early — knows that his window of opportunity is narrowing. The coming weeks and months could be decisive in his dual quest for a 100th ATP title and a 25th Grand Slam trophy.
“I hope to win at least one match here in Geneva,” he said. But everything suggests he’s aiming to make a real statement this week on the courts of TC Genève.
