Federer has been widely credited as being the first top tennis star to play a comparatively lighter schedule and fully prioritise the biggest tournaments in the sport.  

The Swiss did this with huge success as he secured 20 Grand Slam titles during a remarkable 24 year career that concluded in 2022, when he was 41. 

Djokovic has followed a similar approach and it has helped him collect a record 24 majors, while he remains at the elite level at the age of 38. 

In the latter stages of his career, the Serbian has played increasingly fewer tournaments and placed even greater emphasis on performing at the four Grand Slam events. 

Speaking on a podcast with Croatian football manager and former player Slaven Bilic, Djokovic spoke about his scheduling strategy and argued many players fail to prioritise the majors. 

"For most of your career, when you're young, every tournament counts," Djokovic explained. 

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