Novak Djokovic's campaign at the 2025 US Open is set to begin on Sunday, August 24 and his debut does not look easy, given that on the other side of the net there will be the young American talent Learner Tien who is very dangerous and will be able to play without excessive pressure.
The Serbian legend will have to be very quick to find the right rhythm, although he has not played an official match for a month and a half and there are some doubts about his current shape. Before arriving in New York, the former world number 1 had to interrupt a practice session due to knee discomfort and his fans immediately became worried.
Noleshould never be written off
The 38-year-old from Belgrade who is trying to become the oldest player ever to lift a Grand Slam trophy has reached the semi-finals in all three Majors played in 2025, showing that he has the strength to raise his level when he needs it despite his age.
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He knows that he also needs a bit of luck at this stage of his career, but he has no intention of giving up and has anticipated that Monica Seles could become his new coach in the near future. The 24-time Grand Slam champion worked with his former rival Andy Murray earlier this season, but their partnership ended before Roland Garros leaving fans a little disappointed.
On the latest episode of his famous podcast, former world No.1 Andy Roddick shared some interesting thoughts on Novak's current level: Novak Djokovic, I mean, he is kind of playing tennis this year, and he has made three semi-finals in Grand Slams at 38 years old. Its unbelievable.
I was watching him right before we came over to this stage, and even in practice, there is never a shot that looks panicked. Its always under control. He has not played since Wimbledon and was practising with Zverev. I saw him break him twice in practice. Its just unbelievable what he is still doing, and if any journalist asks him when he is going to retire, he should just say when Im not one of the best players in the world any more and save himself that question over and over again.
