Who can stop Novak Djokovic in 2023? For now, no one. The Serb, who said on Sunday that he is nearing full health after suffering a hamstring injury in January in Australia, posts his perfect record of 12-0 at the 2023 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
Djokovic returns to action this week for the first time since he captured his 22nd Grand Slam title at the Australian Open. His unbeaten record will be put to the test at the ATP 500 in Dubai, where he feels right at home. “Dubai has become in the last 10 to 15 years one of the most important places and bases for tennis players, both men and women,” Djokovic said.
“A lot of players come here in the offseason, myself included. I try to take a week or two in December and come to play the tournament [in February]. The weather is fantastic, very international, the conditions, the facilities, everything is phenomenal.” “People love tennis [here].
People appreciate the tennis players here. I feel comfortable. I feel welcome. They have been very supportive in previous years when I have played in Dubai. I’m looking forward to a great atmosphere on court.” The 35-year-old has a 43-7 record in outdoor hard-court matches, including titles in 2009-11, 2013 and 2020.
In 2022, Djokovic lost in the quarterfinals to finalist Jiri Vesely….
