Novak Djokovic reveals the elusive Aussie tournament he's chasing to claim 100th career title
When it comes to the career of Novak Djokovic, there's always a question of how he keeps finding the motivation to win.
With 99 career titles to his name, and millions in prizemoney, the veteran has nothing left to prove.
But there is one tournament that alludes him and that's the Brisbane International.
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Now the Serbian has reached the quarter-finals of the tournament after a 6-3, 6-3 win over Gaël Monfils.
Novak Djokovic speaks after his win at the Brisbane International. Nine
Asked on Nine's coverage about what keeps him motivated, Djokovic's reply was simple.
"I've never won the Brisbane International," he said with a smile.
"It's true. Hopefully this is the year. That's why I'm here, I've played here a couple times, I think I played a tournament a long time ago, back in 2009, and I played with the Serbian team in the ATP Cup four or five years ago.
"I haven't played too many times but every time I've played in front of a packed stadium of very passionate tennis fans and I want to thank you all for your great support and presence tonight. You're amazing."
Djokovic's win came with his traditional celebration of playing the violin with his racquet which he revealed last year was a nod to his daughter.
But it wasn't just the violin he imitated, there was a saxophone too which he explained is motivated by his son.
"Both of my children told me to have two different kinds of celebration," he said as his family watched on at the Pat Rafter Arena.
"My daughter told me to keep going with the violin if I win and my son told me to play the saxophone so I try to incorporate them both.
"It's the first time for me to have my family down under, it's a very long trip, they came here to be with me, to support me, we're spending a lot of great quality time together off the court so my heart is full and it allows me to play my best tennis."
