Djokovic Breaks Silence Before Paris: "If I'm Healthy, I Always Have a Chance"

As the tennis world turns its eyes to Roland Garros, the second Grand Slam tournament of the season, legendary racket Novak Djokovic, who holds 24 Grand Slam titles, made candid and ambitious statements at the pre-tournament press conference. Arriving in Paris as the number 3 seed, the Serbian tennis player shared the latest updates on his physical condition and evaluated the absence of Carlos Alcaraz, one of the tournament's biggest favorites.

The fact that the defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will not be able to take the stage in Paris due to his injury has changed all the balances in the tournament draw. Giving a clear answer to the question of whether this major absence would affect his own tournament approach, Djokovic used the following expressions:

"Carlos Alcaraz is a two-time consecutive champion of the French Open. Of course, his absence from the tournament is a major loss for the organization. However, I don't think this changes my approach significantly. I've had really challenging physical periods over the last six to eight months. Therefore, my sole priority was my own health and preparation. I haven't really thought about whether my chances would be higher in Carlos's situation."

"If I Maintain My Fitness, I Always Have a Chance"

Djokovic, who has achieved unforgettable victories at Roland Garros throughout his career, emphasized that the secret to his success on the court depends entirely on his own mental and physical fitness. Stating that he has overcome the injury process and arrived in Paris ready, the experienced racket sent a warning to his rivals by saying, "If I'm healthy and I can maintain this fitness throughout the tournament, then I always feel I have a very good chance. I've proven this many times in the past."

In Roland Garros, the toughest test of the red clay court, Novak Djokovic will take the court as one of the strongest contenders for the trophy in Alcaraz's absence. Tennis fans are eagerly waiting to see if the Serbian legend can continue to write history under the challenging conditions of Paris.