Kamil Majchrzak excited for ‘PlayStation’ Novak Djokovic challenge: ‘You want to learn from the best’ | ATP Tour

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Majchrzak excited for ‘PlayStation’ Djokovic problem: ‘You want to learn from the finest’

Pole particulars what makes Djokovic such a tough opponent

March 07, 2026

A memorable second in Kamil Majchrzak‘s profession got here in 2022 at Wimbledonthe place the Pole had the alternative to practice along with his idol: Novak Djokovic. Majchrzak had watched the Serbian play numerous matches and eventually, he stood throughout the internet from him.

“It was amazing to practice with Novak and to witness his ball and the quality of his shots, but also his attitude and also the general presence and the way he prepares for the practice,” Majchrzak advised ATPTour.com. “The way he practices, how careful he is with any move he makes and how precise, everything is just top tier. I was trying to get as much as possible for myself out of this practice, and that’s what I’m going to do on Saturday as well.”

Saturday is when Majchrzak faces Djokovic in a match for the first time. They will open their Lexus ATP Head2Headvert collection in the second spherical of the BNP Paribas Open.

“I’m actually really excited to play against Novak. He’s one of the greatest tennis players ever, and if you want to learn, you want to learn from the best,” Majchrzak mentioned. “I never had a chance to play against Rafa or Roger, so I was really hoping at some point I could play against Novak to witness the highest possible level of anything. I’m really happy about that challenge.”

Djokovic is a document 40-time ATP Masters 1000 title and tied for the most Indian Wells triumphs with Roger Federer (5 every). What stands out the most about his recreation?

“His ball speed and ball quality are incredible. He can play any ball from any position,” Majchrzak mentioned. “He’s moving very well. He’s just extremely precise and sometimes even robotic, like someone plays PlayStation with him. So he was always extremely consistent. It is not easy to get the advantage against him.”

Majchrzak will take confidence into the match understanding he’s World No. 57, simply two locations off his career-high No. 55 in the PIF ATP Rankings. The nine-time ATP Challenger Tour champion believed he has improved numerous issues, beginning along with his serve and taking part in extra aggressively, particularly in important moments.

“My main focus in the practice [has been] to take more action into my hands and to play myself instead of letting the play go and just run and hit,” Majchrzak mentioned. “Obviously, it goes up and down, however that is the path we set with my coach, and doubtless that is considered one of the causes I’m doing higher and higher.

“Normally, when it was getting close, I was letting the opponent decide and dictate the play. Now I’m trying to do the opposite, and many times it works, many times it doesn’t. But that’s our general target and goal: to be more aggressive.”

Majchrzak started working with coach Christopher Kas in September 2024 when the Pole was properly exterior the Top 100. By specializing in not simply understanding how to play in key conditions however convincing Majchrzak to execute in these moments, Kas has helped his cost change into a constant presence on the ATP Tour, reaching the fourth spherical at Wimbledon and the third spherical of the US Open final 12 months.

Now Majchrzak will strive to upset 101-time tour-level champion Djokovic in considered one of the largest matches of his profession.

“I’m really excited that normally I just watch his matches just to see the matches,” Majchrzak mentioned. “Now I will watch it carefully to prepare the strategy and to prepare what to do on court, and I will do my best to give him a hard time and possibly win.”