LONDON: Novak Djokovic says he is still 'hungry' for Grand Slam glory as Wimbledon rivals queue up to hail him as the 'greatest' and his achievements as 'phenomenal'. Having wrapped up a men's record 23rd Grand Slam title at the French Open, Djokovic now targets an eighth Wimbledon title to equal Roger Fed
LONDON: Novak Djokovic says he is still"hungry" for Grand Slam glory as Wimbledon rivals queue up to hail him as the"greatest" and his achievements as"phenomenal".
He is also bidding to become just the fourth player in history to win eight or more Wimbledon titles after Martina Navratilova , Federer and Helen Wills Moody ."As long as there's that drive, I know that I'm able to compete at the highest level. Worryingly for his rivals, Djokovic, one of the most polarising figures in sport, shows no sign of slowing down.Victory in what would be his 35th Grand Slam final on July 16 would crown him as the tournament's oldest champion in the Open era.
"What he's gone on to achieve in the latter stages of his career, it's been incredible. Also doesn't look like he's slowing down," said Murray who practiced with Djokovic at the tournament on Saturday.At the end of 2010, Djokovic's Grand Slam tally consisted solely of the 2008 Australian Open title.
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