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Novak Djokovic hoping to peak for major events this summer

Novak Djokovic hoping to peak for major events this summer

Novak Djokovic is targeting a successful summer at Grand Slams and the Olympics.

The world number one has only played at three events so far this year but is looking for glory at the French Open, Wimbledon, the US Open and the Olympic Games in the coming months as he looks to add even more to his impressive tennis legacy.

Djokovic - who begins his Italian Open campaign on Friday (10.05.24) - told Sky Sports: "Obviously the block of Roland Garros, Wimbledon, Olympics and US Open is the most important of the year for me. That's the priority and what I'm setting my form for.

"Hopefully I can find that desired level of tennis this week; Roland Garros is definitely where I want to arrive ready to fight for a title."

Djokovic has only played six matches since January's Australian Open but he isn't concerned about being underprepared as he heads into a busy period of tournaments.

The 24-time major champion said: "It maybe takes a little bit more time to find that desired level because you're lacking that competitive match play.

"But it's a conscious decision I'm making [to play less]. I'm almost 37 and I want to spend more time with the family, and I want to pick and choose a little bit more from this season onwards - where I want to play, where I enjoy playing and where it suits my schedule so I can set my form for the biggest tournaments in the sport."

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