Novak Djokovic is grappling with significant performance challenges and injuries at the start of his 38th year, leading to a three-match losing streak. Following an injury during the Australian Open, he withdrew from the French Open and reported struggles in competition, opening up about the difficulties he's faced. Despite this, Djokovic's resilience shines through as he prepares for the Miami Open final against Jakub Mensik, aiming to win his 100th ATP title and become the oldest ATP Masters champion at nearly 38 years old.
Few athletes in history have demonstrated the brand of resilience that has become second nature to Djokovic throughout his career and this past week has underlined those qualities again.
Things are different for me the last couple of years, he said. I've been struggling to play on the desired level. Every now and then, I have a couple good tournaments, but mostly it's really a challenge.
As a result, he now stands on the verge of more historic achievements. On Sunday, in the Miami Open final, Djokovic will face Czech teenager Jakub Mensik.
At 37 years and 10 months, Djokovic will also try to become the oldest ATP Masters 1000 champion.
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