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Novak Djokovic celebrates Australian Open win

Novak Djokovic credits ‘extra motivation and excitement’ of ATP Cup with key role in Australian Open success


Novak Djokovic believes the brand new ATP Cup allowed him to gather the momentum to win the Australian Open.

Djokovic was the star turn at the ATP Cup, beating Rafael Nadal in the final to help Serbia win the title.

He was then able to take that form from Sydney to Melbourne, where he produced an authoritative two weeks of tennis to win his eighth Australian Open crown.

And, according to Djokovic, the ATP Cup played a key role in that achievement.

“It was important for me to start the season in Australia, as I traditionally do, in the best possible way,” Djokovic told SportKlub.

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“The ATP Cup went much better than I imagined and wanted – six singles wins, two doubles, Duci Lajovic played phenomenally, Viktor [Troicki] the same.

“The team atmosphere allowed us to achieve great success and win the first ATP Cup.

“It gave me extra stimulation, motivation, strength, a sense of excitement.

“At the Australian Open I just kept playing these games.


Michael Graham, Tennishead.net Editor, has been a professional sports journalist for his whole career and is especially passionate about tennis. He's been the Editor of Tennishead.net for over 5 years and loves watching live tennis by visiting as many tournaments as possible. Michael specialises in writing in-depth features about the ATP & WTA tours.