Djokovic at the peak of his game
January 15, 2012 10:01:46 UK
World number one Novak Djokovic believes it is possible for him to repeat an amazing run of results in 2011 which saw him claim three Grand Slam titles.
Novak Djokovic aims to enjoy success in 2012 after a near-perfect 2011.The Serb begins the defence of his Australian Open crown on Tuesday against Italy's Paolo Lorenzi and is 1.001 to progress safely to round two, while Djokovic is 2.10 to be crowned champion Down Under - with Rafael Nadal 2.37 and Andy Murray 6.00.
Last year Djokovic used his success in Melbourne as a springboard to further glories, going on to win the Wimbledon and US Open titles to overtake Nadal at the top of the world rankings.
Now the challenge is to try and replicate the 2011 heroics, with a confident Djokovic saying: "Obviously 2011 was the best year of my career and it's going to be very difficult to repeat what I have done, but I've done it once, why not again?
"Why not stay positive and optimistic about the whole season?
I feel that I'm at the peak of my career.
Novak Djokovic
"I feel that I'm at the peak of my career. I feel that physically, mentally, game-wise I'm right up there."
Djokovic is aiming for a third Australian crown in five years, having beaten Murray in straight sets in last year's final, three years after a four-set win over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga secured a first-ever Grand Slam win.
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