Kamil Majchrzak is happy with the ‘PlayStation’ Novak Djokovic challenge: ‘He wants to learn from the best’ | ATP Tour
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Majchrzak is happy with the ‘PlayStation’ challenge Djokovic: ‘He wants to learn from the best’
The Pole explains what makes Djokovic such a tough opponent
March 07, 2026
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Kamil Majchrzak rose to No. 55 in the PIF ATP Rankings.
Written by Andrew Eichenholz
An unforgettable moment in Kamil Majchrzak’s career came in 2022 at Wimbledon, where the Pole had the opportunity to train with his idol: Novak Djokovic. Majchrzak had watched the Serbian play many games and finally, he stood across the net from him.
“It was amazing to practice with Novak and see his ball and the quality of his shots, but also his attitude and general presence and the way he prepares for practice,” Majchrzak told ATPTour.com. “The way he trains, how careful he is in any move he makes and how accurate he is, everything is top notch. I was trying to get as much out of myself as possible in this practice, and that’s what I’ll do on Saturday as well.”
Saturday is when Majchrzak faces Djokovic in a match for the first time. They will open their Lexus ATP Head2Head series in the second round of the BNP Paribas Open.
“I’m actually really excited to play with Novak. He’s one of the greatest tennis players of all time, and if you want to learn, you want to learn from the best,” Majchrzak said. “I never had the chance to play against Rafa or Roger, so I was hoping to play against Novak one day to see the highest level. I’m very excited about that challenge.”
Djokovic is the ATP Masters 1000 record holder 40 times and is tied for most Indian Wells victories with Roger Federer (5 each). What stands out the most about his game?
“His speed of the ball and quality of the ball is amazing. He can play any ball in any position,” said Majchrzak. “He moves very well. He is extremely accurate and sometimes he is like a robot, like someone playing PlayStation with him. So he was always consistent. It is not easy to get an advantage against him.”
Majchrzak will take confidence into the match knowing he is ranked World No. 57, just two spots from his career No. 55 in the PIF ATP Rankings. The nine-time ATP Challenger Tour champion believes he has improved a lot, starting with his performance and playing aggressively, especially in critical moments.
“It’s my main focus in this game [has been] taking more steps into my hands and playing for myself instead of letting the game go and just run and hit,” Majchrzak said. “Obviously it’s up and down, but that’s the way my coach and I put it, and that’s probably one of the reasons why I’m doing better and better.
“Normally, when it’s close, I let my opponent decide and tell me what to play. Now I try to do the opposite, and many times it works, many times it doesn’t. But that’s our general goal and our goal: to be aggressive.”
Majchrzak began working with coach Christopher Kas in September 2024 when the Pole was outside the Top 100. By focusing not only on understanding how to play in important situations but convincing Majchrzak to use them in those moments, Kas helped pay for his consistent presence on the ATP Tour, reaching the fourth round in the third year of Wimbledon and the US Open.
Majchrzak will now try to upset 101-time tour-level champion Djokovic in one of the biggest matches of his career.
“I’m very happy that normally I just watch his games to see the games,” said Majchrzak. “Now I will take a good look at it to prepare the strategy and the preparation I have to do on the court, and I will do everything possible to give him difficulty and maybe win.”
