Djokovic meets with Bon Jovi prior to its premiere at the Miami Open

In preparations for its premiere in the Miami openthe Serbian Novak Djokovic He took the time to enjoy with another legend, although not of his discipline or even the sports plane. Instead, the several times Grand Slam champion met the Rock Bon Jovi icon this Thursday.

Fresco of his conversation with the musical star, “Nole” will try to put an end to his bad recent streak when he went to the Miami court for the first time since 2019. The European has come from losing his first game in Indian Wells and in Doha last month, but is focused on creating new memories in the Hard Rock Stadium.

“Let’s say I’m looking to find the desired level of tennis“Djokovic said, in statements collected by the Official Portal of the ATP.” I have not played in my best version, not even close to it, in Indian Wells and in Doha. After I retired in the semifinals in Australia, I could not find that quality of tennis that I am looking for, “he added.

The veteran assured, however, that it is not a lack of effort, because he has constantly worked on recovering the rhythm that has led him to be recognized as one of the best players of all time and in an eternal favorite to win any tournament in which he participates.

“I’ve been working hard, giving everything on the practice courts. Eventually it will come, I know that,” he continued. “Hopefully it is here. I played very well in Australia, I thought I had a good chance to get the title in Melbourne. It is unfortunate that I have finished for me the way it ended.”

On the edge of history

Djokovic is just one more scepter to capture the number 100 of his tour in the tour. To win his seventh trophy in Miami, he would break his current draw with Andre Agassi of more championships in the event.