Novak Djokovic reveals 'little regret' after beating Daniil Medvedev to win US Open
Novak Djokovic has opened up after beating Daniil Medvedev to win the US Open
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Novak Djokovic has admitted he regrets not winning Wimbledon following his triumph at the US Open on Sunday night.
The 36-year-old was able to secure a 24th Grand Slam title with a 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 win over Daniil Medvedev in New York.
Djokovic was emotional after his win, with the tennis icon now level with Margaret Court on 24 Grand Slam titles.
Summing up his elite mentality, however, the Serb admitted after his win that he was still pained by losing to Carlos Alcaraz in the final of Wimbledon back in July.
Novak Djokovic was too strong for Daniil Medvedev in the final of the US Open
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"I would definitely sign right away the paper if somebody would tell me I would win three out of four and play Wimbledon finals this year," he said.
"There is a little regret that I didn't win that Wimbledon final.
"But, at the end of the day, I have so much more to be happier and content with than actually to regret something."
He added: "It obviously means the world to me.
"I'm really living my childhood dream to compete at the highest level in this sport, which has given me and my family so much from difficult circumstances.
"I never thought I would be here but the last couple of years I thought I had a shot at history.
"Why not grab it when it is presented?"
Djokovic has now won three Grand Slams in a calendar year for the fourth time.
His year started on a high when he overcame Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets at the Australian Open.
Djokovic then claimed the French Open for a third time back in June, powering his way past Casper Ruude in the final.
Alcaraz was too strong for the world No 1 at Wimbledon the following month, defying the odds to secure a second Grand Slam of his career.
But Djokovic has shown he's the man to beat after powering his way past Medvedev to add to his growing Grand Slam haul.
Given everything he's achieved, some believe the Serb could retire.
Yet that's something Djokovic isn't even remotely considering, with the 36-year-old already plotting a path to more Grand Slam glory.
"I'm going to keep going. You know, I feel good in my own body," he said.
"I still feel I've got the support of my environment, of my team, of my family.
"The Grand Slams, I have said in the last few years, have been always the highest goal and the priority of mine in the whole season.
"I don't play as much in terms of other tournaments, so I try to prioritise my preparation so that I can peak in slams.
"These are the moments and these are the kind of emotions that I motivate myself with every single day when I'm not playing a tournament.
"Yeah, occasionally I ask myself 'why do I need this still at this stage after all I have done, you know? How long do I want to keep going?' I do have these questions in my head, of course.
"But knowing that I play at such a high level still, and I win the biggest tournaments in this sport, I don't want to leave this sport if I’m still at the top, you know, if I'm still playing the way I'm playing."
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Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic in the final of Wimbledon back in July
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He added: “Eventually one day I will leave tennis in about 23, 24 years.
“And there is going to be new young players coming up.
"Until then, I guess you’ll see me a bit more.”