World No.1 Expresses Desire to Break All Records

Novak Djokovic subtly targeted his tennis rival Rafael Nadal after winning the Paris Masters on Sunday. The Serbian star beat Grigor Dimitrov to clinch the 40th Masters title of his career. In a post-match interview, Djokovic reiterated his ambition to break "all possible records" before retiring. He stated, "I'm going for all possible records, all that I can break. I've never had a problem saying that. And that's why people don't like me."

Subtle Dig at Nadal's Modesty

During the interview, Djokovic appeared to take a swipe at Nadal's modesty. Last year, Nadal downplayed his own achievements by saying he doesn't care if he is considered the best in history or not. Djokovic responded, "I didn't pretend like some people... to say that it's not my goal, and then to behave differently after... I always tried to be in line with what I believe."

Chasing More Records

Djokovic already holds the record for the most Grand Slam titles in men's singles, with 24 to his name. This is two more than Nadal and four more than Roger Federer, who has since retired. However, Djokovic's ambitions don't stop there. He now has his sights set on Jimmy Connors' record for the most ATP titles in history, which stands at 109. Djokovic currently has 97 and said, "Why shouldn't I try to break that record too? Now I have 12 less [than Connors] but I also have a few more years of successful tennis."

Every Win Matters

Djokovic emphasized the importance of every victory at the Masters and Grand Slam levels. He explained, "Although it may seem like a routine to people, every win at the Masters and Grand Slam levels really means so much to me." Djokovic's dedication to the sport and his pursuit of records continues to drive him forward.

Rafael Nadal previously claimed that he didn't care if he was the best player in the world or not.