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[Applause] and it's [Applause] [Applause] saan definitely down [Applause] love you look like a zombie at the end of the mat TR to come in behind the serve that's not normal stay in the set gets the hole what an athletic point the [Music] six-footer they don't need encouragement to be louder but it's good [Applause] and there's the break for [Applause] savan going on with these two women [Applause] come [Applause] on [Music] second after his historic victory over Carlos alcarez to claim Olympic gold Novak jokovic the living legend of tennis made a calculated decision that left fans and analysts buzzing with curiosity instead of riding the momentum into the ATP Masters 1,000 events in Canada and Cincinnati jokovic opted to skip these high-profile tournaments for a player as fiercely competitive as jokovic it raised eyebrows was he losing his Edge or was there a bigger plan in motion now with the US Open looming it's clear jokovic has been quietly preparing for one of the most critical moments M of his career having already secured 23 Grand Slam titles jokovic is no stranger to the physical and mental demands of the tennis calender at 37 years old his experience is matched only by his meticulous strategy the decision to rest and recharge instead of competing in the Canadian open and Cincinnati Masters wasn't taken lightly these tournaments are crucial for many top players to fine-tune their form heading into the US Open but for jokovic the stakes are different his primary goal is to be a peak per performance for the US Open where he aims to defend his title and further cement his legacy as the greatest of all time for the past few weeks while his Rivals were battling it out on tour jokovic has been back on the practice courts working quietly yet intensely reports from his Camp suggest that his training sessions have been nothing sure of grueling with a focus on sharpening his already lethal Baseline Game and fine-tuning his serve a weapon that has become increasingly potent in recent years there's a palpable sense of determination almost as if jokovic is preparing for a final Showdown to silence any doubters and remind the world that he's still the man to beat on the biggest stages but why skip two of the biggest events leading up to the US Open the answer lies in jovic's deep understanding of what it takes to win at the highest level especially as he balances the demands of his body with his Ambitions winning the Olympic gold was a Monumental achievement but it came at a cost the intense schedule the pressure of representing his country and the physical toll of battling alcaraz in the final pushed jokovic to his limits rather than RIS burnout or injury he chose to step back refocus and ensure that his body and mind are fully primed for the Grand Slam that truly matters to him as the US Open draws near there's an air of mystery surrounding jovic's return fans are eager to see what kind of form he's in especially after skipping key tuneup events will the time away from competitive matches leave him Rusty or has he perfected a master plan that will allow him to dominate in New York if history is any indication jokovic thrives in these situations he's faced similar questions before about his age his motivation and whether he can still Outlast younger Rivals like alcarez and time and again he's answered with his racket what makes this moment even more intriguing is the potential showdown between jokovic and alcarez at the US Open their rivalry has captivated the tennis world with alcarez seen as the young Challenger eager to Dethrone the king jovic's Olympic victory was a statement but both players know that grand slams carry a different weight for jokovic the US Open isn't just about adding another title to his collection it's about reaffirming his status as the Undisputed goat especially after a season where the next generation is knocking loudly on the door in his recent training sessions those who have had a glimpse report of jokovic who is both relaxed and Laser focused the usual signs of pressure seem absent replaced by a quiet confidence he knows what's at stake and more importantly he knows how to get the job done for a player who has nothing left to prove jovic's hunger remains insatiable the decision to skip the Master's 1,000 events could be the master stroke that gives him the edge when it matters most as the US Open approaches the anticipation builds can jokovic execute his plan and outmaneuver both the field and the rising star alcarez to capture yet another grand slam the tennis world is holding its breath eager to witness what could be another chapter in a career defined by excellence and an unyielding will to win the buzz is undeniable jovic's silence over the past few weeks speaks volume he's preparing for something big and all eyes will be on him to see if this strategic gamble pays off one thing is certain when jokovic steps onto the court in New York he won't just be defending a title he'll 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