Novak Djokovic believes that he can still beat both Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, despite often facing them whilst possessing \u2018half a tank.\u2019<\/p>\n
The Serb is currently in the semi-finals of the 2025 US Open, set to face the Spaniard for a spot in the final.<\/p>\n
Djokovic<\/a> has reached the last four at all of this season\u2019s Grand Slams, but was been unable to collect a victory in any of those encounters.<\/p>\n Despite not winning a title above ATP 250 level in 2025, he still believes that he can compete against the world\u2019s best.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen I\u2019m in shape and capable of playing my best tennis, I still believe I can beat both Alcaraz and Sinner,\u201d stated the former world No 1, during an interview with SportKlub<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cThe most dangerous part is that I need to make a great effort, work very hard, and push my body to its limits to have the chance to face them.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a bit of an unfair battle because their youth and current superiority allow them to arrive in full condition, while I already have half an empty tank.<\/p>\n \u201cThat\u2019s biology.\u201d<\/p>\n Djokovic has often made similar comments throughout this season, most recently after losing to Sinner at Wimbledon.<\/p>\n The 24-time Grand Slam champion has lost all of his five most recent clashes against the Italian, collecting just two sets.<\/p>\n At SW19, he was defeated 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 \u2013 although seemed to be compromised by hip pain \u2013 and, just four weeks prior, fell to Sinner, once again, 6-4, 7-5, 7-6(3) at the French Open.<\/p>\n On the other hand, despite their age difference, Djokovic has had greater success against Alcaraz than the world No 1, winning four of his five most recent matches.<\/p>\n Most recently, the Serb rolled back the clock to defeat the Spaniard 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 in the quarter-finals of this season\u2019s Australian Open.<\/p>\n Overall, Djokovic leads his hard-court head-to-head 3-0 against Alcaraz \u2013 5-3 across all surfaces.<\/p>\n It is not surprising, then, that the tennis legend also revealed that he would rather face Alcaraz than Sinner.<\/p>\n \u201cOne could say that it benefits me to play against Carlos in the semi-finals rather than against Jannik, at least, that\u2019s what the latest results suggest,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n \u201cIn any case, in Australia and London, I arrived injured at the semi-final match and not now. Each match is a different story.<\/p>\n \u201cI know Alcaraz is the favourite, playing at an impressive level, but I hope to raise my game. These matches are what keep me competing.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s exciting to have the opportunity to beat the best currently.\u201d<\/p>\n Novak Djokovic\u2019s \u2018lockdown\u2019 US Open hideaway gives him the solitude he craves<\/a><\/p>\n Tennis legend Bjorn Borg reveals cancer diagnosis in new autobiography<\/a><\/p>\n After his four-set victory over American Taylor Fritz in their last-eight clash, Djokovic made clear that he is hoping to stop a third consecutive Grand Slam final between the world\u2019s two best players.<\/p>\n \u201cWe don\u2019t need to spend words about two of them,\u201d he commented, during his post-match press conference.<\/p>\n \u201cYou know, we know that they\u2019re two best players in the world.<\/p>\n \u201cEverybody\u2019s probably expecting and anticipating the finals between two of them.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m going to try to, you know, mess up the plans of most of the people and let\u2019s see, you know, Sinner still has to win a couple of matches to get to the finals, but they are playing definitely the best tennis of any player here.<\/p>\n \u201cThey\u2019ve been the dominant force since the beginning of the tournament, but, you know, I definitely am not going with the white flag on the court.<\/p>\n \u201cI don\u2019t think anybody does, really, when they play them, but particularly not me.<\/p>\n \u201cI put myself in another semi-final of a Grand Slam this year.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve been very consistent, mostly consistent on the Slams this season, and that\u2019s what I said at the beginning of the year, where I would like to perform my best tennis and make the best results.\u201d<\/p>\n The post Novak Djokovic sends US Open warning shot: \u2018I can beat both Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner\u2019<\/a> appeared first on Tennis365<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Novak Djokovic believes that he can still beat both Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, despite often facing them whilst possessing \u2018half a tank.\u2019 The Serb is currently in the semi-finals of the 2025 US Open, set to face the Spaniard for a spot in the final. 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