Novak Djokovic is in China for his first appearance at the Shanghai Masters since 2019 and he has a few big targets in his sights.
After admitting he has struggled to find motivation for tournaments outside of the Grand Slams and this year’s Olympic Games in Paris, some observers were surprised when Djokovic confirmed he would play in China this year.
With the lucrative Six Kings Slam exhibition event on the horizon in Saudi Arabia this month, Djokovic could have taken a back seat and coasted to the end of 2024, spending time with his family and looking forward to what may be a final push for Grand Slam glory in the New Year.
Yet he is in Shanghai and here are four reasons he should find motivation to shine in Asia.
THE CHASE FOR 100
Djokovic’s sensational Olympic Games win against Carlos Alcaraz at the Paris 2024 Games ticked off the big prize he was chasing this year, but it also took him a step closer to one of his other big goals.
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