AN ATP MASTERS SERIES EVENT
11th - 19th OCTOBER
MMMM 2008 : 2008
DJOKOVIC LOOKING AT THE NO. 1
The Serb could meet Nadal in the MMMM semi-finals
The Serbian, Novak Djokovic, number three of the world, comes to Madrid with a definite purpose: to keep up a consistent and balanced profile that will allow him to keep up his challenge for the top position in the ATP ranking, currently occupied by Rafael Nadal.“Being No.1 is my purpose in life,” points out Djokovic, who, on the other hand, recognises that “There are many great players in the world and, of course, the two at the top, Nadal and Federer, are a level above the rest.” The Balkan player is certain that the key to achieve his goals is “to work hard and stabilise his level of performance.” Djokovic would have more chances to get closer to the ATP No. 1 if he managed a victory against Rafael Nadal in a possible semi-final. However, Djokovic admitted that he would rather play against a less complicated rival. “Playing against Rafa, whatever the court surface, is always difficult. He has been playing his best tennis this year,” he stated. With regard to the Mutua Madrileña Masters Madrid, he commented that it was nice to be back in this fixture, which impressed him greatly “because the VIP lounge is huge and the premises are very good.” |