The 24-time Grand Slam champion is eager to see “one of the greatest athletes” back on the court, and Novak Djokovic is certain that US tennis legend Serena Williams will make a comeback.
At the ATP/WTA Indian Wells Masters on Wednesday, Djokovic declared, “I think she’s coming back.”
“I’m not sure. Although I haven’t spoken to her, it seems like she is returning. We don’t know where or how, singles or doubles, and if I were in her shoes, I would also conceal it.
He remarked, “Everyone is thrilled, and it’s definitely something that’s very highly anticipated.”
Venus, Williams’s 45-year-old sister, will take on Diane Parry of France in the opening round of the Indian Wells singles draw after accepting a wild card.
Djokovic hinted that Serena, a seven-time singles champion at Wimbledon, would make a comeback.
“I choose both that and her return,” he declared. “I’m not sure. She might participate in a couple doubles competitions with Venus, in my opinion. From my perspective and the perspective of tennis fans, that would definitely be good to see.
She truly is among the best athletes. It would also be wonderful to have her return.
After defeating Jannik Sinner in the semifinals, Djokovic is seeded third in Indian Wells, his first tournament since losing to Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open final.
The 38-year-old remarked, “That has been a phenomenal result for me.” “I’ve mostly shown myself and other people that I can still compete at the top level and defeat these men.
Therefore, my reasoning is that as long as I have that drive, flair, and quality, I should continue.
“There are constant goals and objectives. You want to win, which means you want to win another title and, ideally, another Slam,” he remarked. “In Australia, I was close.”
With five Indian Wells victories, Djokovic and the legendary Roger Federer of Switzerland are tied for the most.
However, following his last championship run in 2016, he has not advanced to the quarterfinals.
On Saturday, he will begin his most recent desert campaign against either Kamil Majchrzak of Poland or Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard of France.
