Former world No. 1 Jim Correll thinks former French Open Djokovic is sending a 'positive signal'
With the 2025 French Open just around the corner this Sunday, former world No.1 Jim Correll and Caroline Wozniacki both believe it would be a mistake to underestimate Djokovic at this time.
Novak Djokovic will challenge for his fourth Roland Garros title at the clay Grand Slam tournament on Sunday and challenge for a record 25th Grand Slam title. By Djokovic's standards, his 2025 season will be challenging, with four of the eight competitions he has competed in have been knocked out in the first race. But there were also highlights: reaching the semi-finals of the Australian Open and finishing runner-up at the Miami Masters.
He went into this week's Geneva Open as the second seed, beating Marton Vsovic in the second round to end a three-game losing streak. Notably, he had just ended his coaching partnership with Andy Murray before the tournament.
Ahead of the French Open, TNT sports commentator Cowrell said of Djokovic's breakup with Murray and his Grand Slam prospects:
"I was surprised at the beginning of their cooperation, so I wasn't surprised by the breakup, just curious how long it would last. Novak struggled to maintain his winning rhythm but still showed his top level this year, beating Alcaraz with an injury at the Australian Open, and Miami's quarter-finals and semi-finals were the familiar dominant, albeit with more volatile form. Therefore, his participation in Geneva as a wild card this week is a positive sign that he hopes to build momentum and build momentum for the French Open. Those who underestimate him are taking risks. ”
Speaking about Djokovic as the No.6 seed, Courrell added: "The draw wasn't going to be easy, and being in the second tier (seeds 5-8) meant it was harder to qualify. ”
Champion of the 2018 Australian OpenWozniackiAgreeing with this view, she argues:
This great champion with so many Grand Slam titles cannot be taken lightly. He had his ups and downs, but last year he had a clear ambition to win an Olympic gold medal and made it to the top. He knows when it's time to reach the top, and this week's trip to Geneva is knowing he's not at his best and wants to find his groove before a Grand Slam. Never underestimate him, he has beaten top players like Alcaraz. If you can stay focused for seven games, you'll still be competitive – and while age has made it less than it used to be, Novak has been exemplary in taking care of his body and will adjust to peak condition through everything from diet to physiotherapy.
The French Open draw has been released, and Djokovic's opponent in the first round of the French Open will be world No. 99 Mackenzie McDonald. Whether the tennis legend can break through the bottleneck of form in the clay season and write a Grand Slam legend again has become a major attraction of this French Open.
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