Novak Djokovic is in very good spirits ahead of Roland Garros, with the Serb declaring he is 100% ready to claim his third clay-court title in Paris, after the ones he won in 2016 and 2021.

Novak Djokovic can meet Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinals of Roland Garros

The main favorite at Roland Garros this year is Carlos Alcaraz, this was emphasized by Novak Djokovic, who praised the Spaniard at his pre-tournament press conference.

Both are in the same part of the draw, meaning they could meet in the semi-finals.

“Alcaraz, number one in the world and probably the biggest favourite. Also Tsitsipas or Medvedev, who started playing very well on clay. And Rune, Ruud or Zverev know how to play the best matches and can hurt anyone at any time.

The tournament is really open. There may be more than one guy at the top of the favorites list, but anyone can win it. I hope to be myself.

I see him as the favorite because he is number one in the world and he is the player who has won major titles on clay this season. Besides the fact that he has one Grand Slam and I have 22, he is the overwhelming favorite. If we look at the last few months and the form he and I have been in, I’d say he’s at the top of the favourites.

But like I said, Grand Slams are different tournaments, a different sport in a way. There are five sets, you play in the most important events in the world. I have experience on my side, but we won’t be able to see until we meet how much that might tip the scales.

If you look at it from a performance and form point of view, I’d say he’s the number one favourite.” – said the ex-leader of ATP.

At the same time, Novak Djokovic said that he is in very good physical shape and that his main goals in adulthood are the Grand Slam tournaments.

“It’s no secret that one of the main reasons I play and compete in this sport is to try to break as many records as possible and make history. This is what motivates and inspires me.

At the same time, things are different than they were 10 years ago, especially when it comes to how the body responds to tournament stress, I said at the beginning of the year that I was focusing on the Grand Slams, so I feel good at the moment.

I have nothing to worry about my physical condition. This is the most important thing.” Nole concluded.