Novak Djokovic says he can still improve ahead of US Open

Novak Djokovic, the 39‑year‑old Serbian tennis champion with a record 24 Grand Slam singles titles, told CBS Mornings that “I can always be better than I was yesterday.” He reflected on the physical toll of more than two decades at the top level, noting the wear and tear after a 5‑hour‑plus quarter‑final win over Félix Auger‑Aliassime and a semifinal loss to Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon.

Djokovic said his focus now shifts to the U.S. Open in New York, emphasizing that his biggest competition remains himself. He also spoke about his upbringing in war‑torn Serbia, his family's background in professional skiing, and how tennis became his “safe space” despite the country’s lack of a tennis tradition.