Djokovic Narrows Focus to Grand Slams, Prioritizes Family Over Masters

Novak Djokovic, currently ranked world number seven, is shifting his focus exclusively to Grand Slam tournaments as he chases a record-breaking 25th major title at the US Open. At 38, he has decided to ease off the demanding tour schedule, skipping Masters 1000 events like Toronto and Cincinnati, citing their excessive length and his desire to prioritize family time. Djokovic has expressed frustration with the current tennis calendar, describing the extended two-week Masters events as too long, and supports players advocating for scheduling changes despite the difficulty of reversing long-term contracts. He emphasizes that at this stage in his career, motivation and joy are paramount, not rankings or points. Off the court, he has been actively enjoying his time in New York, while on the court, he comes into the US Open without recent match play but with intensive training. Djokovic also highlighted the need for better financial sustainability for tennis players globally, acknowledging recent prize money increases at Grand Slams as positive but insufficient overall.