Very rarely do legends like Novak Djokovic keep pushing this far. Sure, Roger Federer retired at 41, but Djokovic’s consistency and deep runs in virtually all Slams this year at 38 is unprecedented. But tennis is hard; it stresses the body and makes recovery even more difficult as you age. So what keeps him going when most people would give up after suffering injuries like shoulder strains, elbow problems, or even an abdominal tear? Let’s hear it from the man himself.
The Serbian star is set to play the ATP 250 event in Athens. But before that, on the eve of his debut at the Hellenic Championship, Djokovic opened up about what really keeps him going. He reflected , “Many thought that after the Olympics, after winning the gold medal, I would have ended my career. ” And honestly, many f

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