Novak Djokovic has vowed to use the last few months as motivation when he returns to the court this week. The world number one will begin his campaign at the Monte Carlo Masters, his first tournament since the Dubai Championships in February.
It has been a turbulent year for the Serbian, who has competed in just one tournament this year due to being unvaccinated. Despite the setbacks, the 34-year-old is no stranger to rising to a challenge and endeavours to use his past experiences to drive his performances in the coming days.
"I try to be optimistic in life and consider myself a very optimistic, positive person," Djokovic told reporters. "I take lessons available in every experience, particularly in something as large as what happened in January. Once I start playing matches... I will obviously have to deal with everything that probably has been dormant inside and is maybe waiting to come out.
