Djokovic surpassed Nadal for the most major men’s singles titles in history at last month’s French Open as he lifted his 23rd Grand Slam trophy.
But the 36-year-old Serbian has no intention of stopping there and is looking to make it 24 at this year’s Championships as Djokovic defends his crown in SW19.
Djokovic is the overwhelming tournament favourite and begins his quest for an eighth Wimbledon title against Argentine world No.67 Pedro Cachin on Monday.
Asked if he felt more ‘relaxed’ after taking the Grand Slam record off Nadal, Djokovic said: ‘I don’t feel more relaxed, to be honest! I still feel hungry for success, for more Grand Slams, more achievements in tennis.
‘As long as there’s that drive, I know that I’m able to compete at the highest level. If that goes down, then I guess I’ll have to face probably different circumstances and have a different approach.
‘So far there’s still the drive. A few days after Roland-Garros, I was already thinking about preparation for grass and what needs to be done.
‘The tennis season is such that it doesn’t really give you much time to really reflect or enjoy. Of course, I did enjoy with my family, but not for so long.
‘Even though, of course, a lot of people are coming up to me and congratulating me, reminding me of the historic success, which is nice of course, it’s very flattering, but at the same time my mind was already and is already directed towards Wimbledon, what’s the next Slam, what’s the next task.
‘That’s the life of the professional tennis player. I think that kind of mentality is necessary for I guess maintenance of that intensity.
‘If you really want to have a chance and have a go at more Slam titles, you need to maintain that concentration and devotion.
‘So, yeah, that’s where I am. Of course, part of me is very, very proud and very thrilled to be able to be in this position and have 23 Slams.
‘I want to try to use every Grand Slam opportunity I have at this stage where I’m feeling good in my body, feeling motivated and playing very good tennis, to try to get more.’
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