Djokovic Rejects 'Chaser' Tag, Declares 'Creating My Own History' After Australian Open Win

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News18•28-01-2026, 23:51
Djokovic Rejects 'Chaser' Tag, Declares 'Creating My Own History' After Australian Open Win
- •Novak Djokovic advanced to his 54th Grand Slam semi-final at the Australian Open after Lorenzo Musetti retired due to injury.
- •Djokovic dismissed a journalist's 'chaser' label, which implied he was chasing Federer/Nadal and now Alcaraz/Sinner.
- •He highlighted his decade-long dominance in Grand Slams, emphasizing the disrespect in overlooking his achievements.
- •Djokovic stated he is not chasing anyone but is focused on "creating my own history" as a 24-time Major winner.
- •He acknowledged the natural cycle of sports and respected Alcaraz and Sinner, seeing their rivalry as good for tennis.
Why It Matters: Novak Djokovic asserted his legacy, rejecting the 'chaser' tag and affirming he is creating his own history.
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