Novak Djokovic Feels Confident Ahead of Wimbledon 2023
Djokovic's Optimism for Wimbledon
London [UK], June 27: Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic expressed on Saturday that he is "better prepared" for Wimbledon compared to his performance at the French Open. His affinity for grass courts and impressive history at Wimbledon has him feeling a "higher dose of confidence" as he approaches the tournament.
Since his defeat to young talent Joao Fonseca in a five-set battle during the third round of the French Open, the seven-time Wimbledon champion is eager to secure his 25th Grand Slam title and eighth Wimbledon trophy. His last Grand Slam victory was at the US Open in 2023, and since then, the spotlight has largely been on Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
In a statement shared by the ATP's official website, Djokovic noted, "I believe my overall physical condition is different this time. I feel more prepared here than I did for Roland Garros. Playing on grass requires less physical exertion compared to clay, which is beneficial for me."
"I've always enjoyed competing on grass. My history at Wimbledon is quite favorable, which boosts my confidence as I enter the tournament," he added.
This marks Djokovic's first appearance on grass since his semifinal match at Wimbledon last year, where he was defeated by the eventual champion, Jannik Sinner. Despite the setback against Fonseca, Djokovic is optimistic about his chances for success at Wimbledon.
After a shoulder injury disrupted his 2026 season, limiting him to just three tour-level matches since his runner-up finish at the Australian Open in January, Djokovic is now focused on his 21st Wimbledon. He reflected on his recovery and current fitness level.
"Roland Garros was physically taxing and demanding," Djokovic remarked. "The three matches I played were nearly four hours each. I fought hard until the end against a much younger opponent, but while the result wasn't what I wanted, I am proud of my effort."
"I had planned to peak at Wimbledon following my shoulder injury, which kept me off the Tour for several months. I knew that jumping straight into Roland Garros without any official matches would be a significant challenge, and that proved to be the case," he added.
Djokovic's first match will be against China's Wu Yibing, marking their inaugural head-to-head encounter.