Tennis legend Novak Djokovic has been hit with 15,000 Euros fine by the Marbella city council for unauthorized construction at his property in southern Spain. The municipality had earlier ordered Djokovic and his wife Jelena to either regularize the illegal structures or demolish them. Despite the couple recently submitting documents showing their willingness to comply, local authorities refused to extend the deadline and proceeded with the penalty. The fine comes as a significant distraction just weeks before the US Open, where Djokovic is eyeing history.
Skipping Warm-Ups, Focusing on US Open
Novak Djokovic has opted out of the key lead-up tournaments, the Cincinnati Open and the National Bank Open to rest and recover ahead of the US Open, scheduled from August 24 to September 7 in New York. The Serbian star has already won a record 24 Grand Slam titles, but his quest for the 25th has hit roadblocks this season. He fell short at both the French Open and Wimbledon, losing to rising star Jannik Sinner in the semifinals. Despite the setbacks, Djokovic remains a top contender.
Can Novak Djokovic Overcome the Next-Gen Threat?
Currently vacationing with family and friends, Djokovic is expected to return to training soon. Though he brings unmatched experience and resilience, the emergence of young stars like Carlos Alcaraz, this year’s French Open champion and Wimbledon winner Jannik Sinner poses a serious threat to his dominance. At 37, Djokovic’s pursuit of a fifth US Open title and a historic 25th Grand Slam will be anything but easy. Yet, given his champion’s mindset and track record at Flushing Meadows, few would count him out.
Countdown to Flushing Meadows
With just weeks to go before the US Open, all eyes are on Djokovic to see if he can overcome both off-court distractions and on-court challenges. His preparation, mindset, and ability to counter rising stars will define whether history is made at Flushing Meadows this year.
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