“Drama-free Grand Slam, I don’t think it can happen for me” – Djokovic

The Serb said he stands by his statements on the Kosovo issue

Novak Djokovic during his second round match at Roland-Garros Image Credit: Zuma / Panoramic

June 1, 2023

Novak Djokovic is no stranger when it comes to drama at the Grand Slams. On Wednesday, after surviving a tough first set, the Serb defeated Marton Fucsovics in straight sets to move into the third round of Roland-Garros and later said he did not regret the comments about Kosovo that he made earlier in the week and created a storm.

While Djokovic refused to make any new comments about Kosovo, he said he had no issues talking about something he stands for even if it is on an explosive topic.

“I don’t mind saying that. I mean, I would say it again, but I don’t need to because you have my quotes if you want to reflect on that, Of course I’m aware that a lot of people would disagree, but it is what it is. It’s something that I stand for. So that’s all. You know, drama-free Grand Slam (smiling), I don’t think it can happen for me. You know, I guess that drives me, as well,” Djokovic said following his 7-6 (2), 6-0, 6-3 win over his Hungarian opponent.

My team delivers an incredibly efficient nanotechnology to help me deliver my best on the court, so that’s the biggest secret of my career.
Novak Djokovic

Djokovic’s game and comments on Kosovo weren’t the only thing that had people talking on Wednesday. During the match, the Serb taped a pin on his body under his shirt which he later described as nanotechnology that his team had provided him to enable him to be his best.

Novak Djokovic = @Iron_Man 🤔👀#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/iwFBWRZCCr
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) May 31, 2023

“When I was a kid I liked Iron Man a lot, so I try to impersonate Iron Man. My team delivers an incredibly efficient nanotechnology to help me deliver my best on the court, so that’s the biggest secret of my career. If it wasn’t for that, I probably wouldn’t be sitting here,” the third seed said.

Djokovic next meets Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, the No 29 seed, on Friday for a spot in the fourth round as he continues his quest to win his 23rd Grand Slam singles title.

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