5 reasons why Novak Djokovic is a contender for the French Open title

Motivation is back and going

For the longest time so far, it appears Novak Djokovic has been suffering serious burnout. The Serbian ace appeared – even early this year, to be suffering from serious burnout that all but destroyed any motivation he had for the sport.

Known always for his unflinching motivation and commitment to the sport, Djokovic began to appear disinterested, tired and phoning it in match after match, tournament after tournament.

That all appears to have disappeared, with Djokovic’s intent clear in the smallest of actions here on court. Each shot has had intent behind it, and he has been moving quicker and more aggressively. All those signs point to an increased motivation – and a happier Djokovic in the pressers has appeared to prove just that.