Novak Djokovic had a fantastic season on the ATP circuit, in 2023 the world leader won three Grand Slam tournaments. The obvious advantage of the Serb over the younger generation in tennis is explained by former great player Mykola Davydenko.

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Novak Djokovic is too strong psychologically for the younger generation in tennis, Mykola Davydenko believes

The Russian knows Nole quite well: he shared the ATP circuit courts with the Serb for many years, they met in eight rounds: Joker leads with a score of 6-2.

“This person is unique to me,” Davydenko begins his speech when it comes to Djokovic.

Djokovic is so strong because he manages, like no one else, to use all the skills acquired throughout his career throughout the match. He feels and knows when and how to change tactics and surprise the opponent.

Mykola admires the special way in which Djokovic was able to improve his physical and especially mental strength.

Davydenko, who was previously ranked No. 3 in the ATP rankings, says Nole can beat his younger opponents even if he returns to competition after a few weeks off.

The difference is primarily on the mental level, Davydenko believes.

“Even without playing several tournaments, without getting injured, he is physically prepared. In addition, his concentration surpasses any opponent.

That’s why they fear him (and not the young players) and are mostly defeated before they even get on the field. Djokovic dominates and defeats young people psychologically, what he does is unique,” concludes Mykola Davydenko.

Who is Mykola Davydenko?

Davydenko, who was born on June 2, 1981, played on the ATP circuit from 1999 to 2014. He collected $16,186,480 in tennis prize money alone, won 21 ATP titles, and his best Grand Slam finish was the semi-finals of the US Open (2006 and 2007). The highest in the world ranking was 3rd place (November 6, 2006).

The main records of Novak Djokovic

Born May 22, 1987 in Belgrade, Djokovic currently holds many tennis records, but the most important are the following three: most Grand Slam titles, most Masters (ATP 1000) and most weeks out of the ATP leaderboard.

1st place in the ATP at the end of the season

1 Novak Djokovic 8

2 Pete Sampras 6

3 Roger Federer / Jimmy Connors / Rafael Nadal 5 etc.

Ranking of Grand Slam titles

1 Novak Djokovic 24

2 Rafael Nadal 22

3 Roger Federer 20 (retired)

Ranking of Masters tournaments

1 Novak Djokovic 39

2 Rafael Nadal 36

3 Roger Federer 28 (retired)

Weeks under #1 ATP

1 Novak Djokovic 402

2 Roger Federer 301

3 Pete Sampras 286 etc.

Tournament of Champions, most titles

1 Novak Djokovic 7 (2008, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2022, 2023)

2 Roger Federer 6 (2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011)

3 Ivan Lendl 5 (1981, 1982, 1985, 1986, 1987)

3 Pete Sampras 5 (1991, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999)

5 Ilye Nastase 4 (1971, 1972, 1973, 1975), etc.

• At the age of 36, Novak Djokovic has had a fantastic season, winning 3 out of 4 Grand Slam tournaments (Australian Open, Roland Garros, US Open).

• He also won tournaments: ATP Finals, Paris Masters, Cincinnati Masters and Adelaide 1. Tennis awards this season brought Nole (so far) $15,936,097.

• Nole will finish 2023 with 52 wins and only 5 losses.