"Djokovic expressed a sense of optimism regarding his form at the French Open, stating, 'I think it was a good move to go to Geneva because I was also struggling a little bit with my confidence level.'"
"Reflecting on his performance, Djokovic noted, 'It doesn’t come very natural to me as maybe for some other guys. I rarely started really well on clay... It takes a little bit of time for me to get accustomed with the surface.'"
Novak Djokovic started his French Open campaign with a decisive victory over Mackenzie McDonald, feeling good about his form. Prior to this, he won his 100th tour-level title at the Geneva Open, overcoming challenges in a tight match against Hubert Hurkacz. Djokovic revealed that entering Geneva was a strategic decision, aimed at improving his clay court play and regaining confidence after a slow start to the season. He hopes his recent form will carry into Roland Garros, acknowledging his need for more practice on clay surfaces to improve performance.
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