I’m at peak of my career: Djokovic

Jun 23, 2013 |

Novak Djokovic believes he is at the peak of his powers as he targets a second Wimbledon title with his confidence buoyed by avoiding Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal in the draw.

The world no. 1 and top seed captured the All England Club title in 2011 before Federer reclaimed it in 2012 for the Swiss star’s seventh triumph.
“I believe I’m at the peak of my career and playing really good tennis,” said the 26-year-old Serb.
Djokovic goes into his ninth Wimbledon having opted not to play a grasscourt warm-up following his epic five-set semi-final loss to Nadal at the French Open. But he insists that shattering defeat — which left him still searching for an elusive Roland Garros title — can only make him stronger for Wimbledon.
“I wanted the title so much, but I don’t think it’s gonna take a toll on me because I have been in these particular situations before,” he said.
“So hopefully I can get inspired again to play my best tennis in Wimbledon.”
Djokovic enjoyed the luck of the draw on Friday when Federer, seeking a record eighth Wimbledon title, two-time winner Nadal, and Murray, the 2012 runner-up, were all placed in the opposite half of the draw.

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