The 36-year-old additionally was requested how he would play in opposition to the Djokovic of 10 years in the past, after discussing the comparisons between eras and the 23-time Major winner seemingly solely getting higher with age.

He has two Grand Slam victories in 2023 earlier than reaching the ultimate at Wimbledon, and his US Open future is but to be fulfilled forward of a semi-final with house favorite Shelton.

"What is for certain is that it could be an incredible battle,” Djokovic added. “Of course, I had more energy and mobility in the past, but now I have more experience and I am much stronger mentally. With my team, I try to be better every year because it is the only way to face the young people of today to win Grand Slams.”