Novak Djokovic reveals it's usually highlights rather than full matches for him but adds that's the case because he is a married man and has so many things to do even when he is not playing.
This week, the 37-year-old is set to start his clay season and play his sixth tournament of the year at the Monte Carlo Masters. When the Serb debuted in the Principality in 2006, he was just 18 and trying to establish himself on the Tour.
Since his Monte Carlo debut, a lot has changed. On the court, Djokovic became a record 24-time Grand Slam champion and the only player ever with 400+ weeks at the world No. 1 spot.
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He has also had success on a personal level as he has been married for over a decade and shares two kids with his wife Jelena. Since it's the Monte Carlo Masters week, it is interesting to mention that the Serb's son and daughter were born in the Principality.
Djokovic: I watch tennis highlights, I'm occupied with other things
I do. Id say I watch more highlights, to be honest, unless there is a really big match, an interesting match, or a Serbian player playing. Then I might watch a little more than just highlights. Im occupied with other things and with family, kids, so I don't watch full matches but I do obviously follow what's happening in different tournaments," the record 24-time Grand Slam champion explained.
In recent years, Djokovic spoke several times about navigating between a tennis career and family life being tricky and challenging for a tennis player because of all the traveling.
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While the 37-year-old's obvious goal in the last couple of years had been to win the Slam race, he also wanted to spend some valuable time with his kids, who are going to school now. With that being said, it's not surprising that the former world No. 1 prefers to prioritize family over tennis when he is at home.
