Gilles Simon, former world No. 6 and ex-coach of Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev, shared his thoughts on the physical condition of 37-year-old Novak Djokovic.
“Novak is a player who perfectly understands his journey. He is facing a serious challenge that is beyond anyone`s control – the passage of time. Time is relentless, and I am sure he is making every effort to maintain excellent physical shape.
The problem is not in his tennis skills, but in the capabilities of his body. That is why I said earlier that he would not conquer 30 Grand Slam titles, suggesting that 25 trophies would be his limit. Now it is becoming obvious that time is all-powerful, and he feels it.
Perhaps he was aware of this before, but now he has fully felt it. However, he will still have successful periods, and in such moments Novak returns to his best form, becoming a formidable opponent capable of winning any tournament,” said Simon.
Marcus Prine