After he was deported from Australia, Novak said his fourth-consecutive Wimbledon win had more significance.
The Serb was deported just before the start of the Australian Open because of a vaccine dispute.
He said thatimbledon has come at important times in his life.
The Serbian has won seven of his 21 Grand Slam titles at Wimbledon, more than any other man in the history of the tournament.
He arrived in the country after being granted a medical exception, despite being unable to compete at the Australian Open because he wasn't up to date with his Covid-19 vaccine.
His visa was canceled on health and good order grounds and he was deported and given a three-year visa ban after he spent time in jail.
The 35-year-old said that he was affected in the first few months of the year.
I wasn't feeling good. I was not at my best.
At that point, I realized that it would take some time, that I had to be patient, and that I would get myself in the optimal state.
His French Open title defence ended in the quarter-finals last month due to his unvaccinated status, and he missed tournaments in the US because of it.
He has not lost a match at Wimbledon since retiring injured in the quarter-finals of the tournament.
He said that Wimbledon is relevant in his life and career.
I've been through a lot this year and it's a relief. It adds more value and more meaning.
With no points available for this year's Wimbledon, the current world number three will fall to seven in the world rankings.
Even though he was unable to compete at SW19 due to the ban on Russian and Belarusian players, Daniil will retain his number one spot.
"I don't think I'll go and chase points in the future."
Things have changed for me over the past year. I worked for a number one for the majority of my life.
I prioritised Slams and big tournaments and where I want to play now that that has been accomplished.
Non-residents who are not vaccinations are not allowed to enter the United States, meaning that Novak will not be able to play at the US Open.
An exemption that would allow him to enter the US was not realistic, according to him.
The only good news for him is that the green vaccine card or exemption will no longer be required.
I'm not sure what the exemption would be about. I don't have a lot of information.
Goran Ivanisevic said his charge had returned to tennis after his troubles in Australia.
The Croat said that people never come back to tennis after that.
It is amazing how he recovered from that. It was hard for me to digest all the things and come back to tennis.
It is better now. You know where you can and can't travel. It's a lot simpler.
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