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'Good but not good enough' for 'blessed and cursed' Djokovic

July 11, 2026Carlos Mendoza1 мин

For most tennis professionals, achieving a semi-final at Wimbledon and a final at the Australian Open within a six-month span would be a remarkable accomplishment, a testament to their skill and dedication. However, this level of success does not appear to satisfy Novak Djokovic.

Djokovic, a player often described as both 'blessed and cursed' by his own extraordinary standards, finds himself in a position where merely reaching the latter stages of Grand Slam tournaments is not deemed sufficient. This implies a drive for ultimate victory, a constant push to be at the very peak of his game, where only the championship title is considered a true success.