What he remembers from ten years ago no longer applies today," Djokovic talks about his coach and physical condition

Clément Gehl

le 11/07/2025 à 06h44

2 min to read

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Novak Djokovic spoke to Sport Klub, a Serbian media outlet, about the physical challenge that Grand Slam tournaments represent for him.

Always in pursuit of his 25th title in this category, the Serbian stated that the physical aspect is his main opponent.

"It's different because I am a different player and person, my body is different, many things have changed.

He (Dusan Vemic, his coach) had to adapt to these new circumstances, and it took him a little more time to get used to this new rhythm of communication, training, and everything else, because what he remembered from ten and a half years ago doesn't apply as much today.

These are new realities that I must accept in terms of physical preparation. The body is sometimes receptive, sometimes not.

Things can change quickly, and I have experienced it over the past eighteen months: the situation can shift from good to bad in a day. I may take care of my body... I don't know...

I don't know if anyone goes to the gym and takes care of their body as much as I do, but I know that I am very rigorous about it.

I still spend a lot of time getting in optimal condition to play at this level. Spectators think everything relies on skills and experience, but it has absolutely nothing to do with that.

It doesn't even help 5% in wins at this level. Every other day, we play best of five sets... The Grand Slam is really a different tournament from others.

The body and mind are exhausted. It’s my biggest concern: staying in shape for what lies ahead, which is the greatest possible challenge.