Djokovic’s Recent Form and Roland Garros Preparations

Novak Djokovic,currently ranked number six globally,is approaching his 38th birthday just days before the start of Roland Garros on may 25th.However, his preparations have been less than ideal, marked by early exits at the Masters tournaments in Monte Carlo and Madrid.These results have raised questions about his form as he seeks his 100th career title.

Djokovic’s dominance in 2023, where he secured three of the four Grand Slam titles, set a high bar. While he skipped the Italian Open, citing no specific reason, he is slated to participate in the Geneva Open next week via a Wild Card entry, aiming to regain momentum before the French Open.

According to recent ATP rankings, Djokovic is currently ranked outside the top 5, a position he hasn’t held consistently in over a decade. This dip in ranking underscores the challenges he faces as he prepares for Roland Garros.

Zverev’s perspective: Talent vs. Investment

Alexander Zverev, after qualifying for the eighth round in Rome, offered a supportive perspective on Djokovic’s current situation. He cautioned against writing off the Serbian champion, emphasizing his inherent talent and potential for resurgence.

Perhaps he did not play at his level or his taste, but who sometimes does it? When you are a high -level player and you don’t win the tournament, you always come home a little disappointed. I believe that once he has found his game, he will remain one of the most perilous players in the world.
Alexander Zverev, speaking to journalists in Rome

Zverev, who reached the Australian Open final this year after Djokovic retired due to injury during their match, further elaborated on Djokovic’s capabilities.

There is there’s no doubt whatsoever about his abilities. the question is rather to know if he still wants to invest. This is his question. His tennis talent is higher than that of all the others.
Alexander Zverev

Zverev’s comments highlight a crucial aspect of Djokovic’s current situation: the balance between innate talent and the dedication required to compete at the highest level. The question of investment, as Zverev puts it, could be a deciding factor in Djokovic’s performance at Roland Garros.

Zverev’s Performance in Rome

While commenting on Djokovic, Zverev is also focused on his own performance. Seeded number 2 in Rome, Zverev secured a victory against Lithuanian player Vilius Gaubas with a score of 6-4, 6-0. he is now set to face French player Arthur Fils in the next round.