Novak Djokovic keen to play in front of Indian fans

Tennis star Novak Djokovic has expressed interest to visit India soon. Speaking on the sidelines of the ongoing Dubai Championships, Djokovic spoke about his desire to play in India and connect with millions of his fans in the country. He also conveyed his deepest gratitude towards all his fans in India for supporting both him and the sport.

The world No.1 tennis player expressed his desire to visit India and play in front of his avid followers since he enjoyed his experience when he last played in the country four years back at the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL).

“I want to express my gratitude to everyone in India who is supporting me and supporting tennis and plays the game in general. I know tennis has been historically popular in India. I am hoping that I come to India very very soon”, Djokovic told Sputnik.

Novak Djokovic also expressed his thirst for more and revealed what keeps him truly motivated. For the tennis star, winning trophies or breaking records is not the only goal. He shared, the primary inspiration or engine is the game itself, the platform it provides which allows him to develop and enhance his character, to grow as an individual and simultaneously work on the emotional aspects of his being.

“I have a couple of friends in India who keep on inviting me. IPTL that I was part of years ago really inspired me. I had a wonderful time and I could experience how tennis is preserved and loved by Indian sports fans. Genuinely I feel close to the people of India so I thank them all”, added Djokovic.

He also spoke about how he experiences a release of suppressed emotions during practice sessions and especially during matches, which gives him the opportunity to discover and learn something new about himself. He believes tennis is the greatest learning institute and above all, it is his absolute love and joy for the game and holding the racket in hand that gives him immense contentment.