Novak Djokovic has not only achieved many successes on the tennis court, but his longevity has been a source of inspiration for many athletes from other disciplines who dream of following in his footsteps.
Although he did not achieve his goal of winning a Grand Slam title this season, the Serbian legend still occupies the third position in the ATP Race having reached the semifinals in the four Major tournaments and having triumphed at the Geneva ATP 250 (clinching the 100th title of his unrepeatable career).
Over the course of this year, the former world No.1 has repeatedly admitted that his body no longer offers him the same guarantees as in the past and he struggles more to manage his efforts between matches. It is no coincidence that the 38-year-old from Belgrade also suffered physically during the recent Shanghai Masters 1000, where he had the chance to lift the trophy thanks to the absence of Carlos Alcaraz and the premature elimination of Jannik Sinner due to cramps.
Djokovic continues to surprise
The 24-time Grand Slam champion will try to make tennis history again next year, although he is perfectly aware that time is not on his side and that it could pose a risk to further extend his career.
In a long interview with 'Tennis365', fitness expert Stephen Smith founder and CEO of 'Kitman Labs' revealed some details behind Nole's incredible longevity: "He has been able to compete at the highest level for so long thanks to genetics combined with his professionalism. He has worked harder than anyone else to preserve his body and the results are known to all. Djokovic is undoubtedly a unicorn if we compare him to other athletes in his own sport and of the same age."
Novak will be one of the protagonists of the 'Six Kings Slam' in Saudi Arabia in the coming days and will make his debut directly in the semifinals against the winner of the match between Sinner and Tsitsipas (who will face each other today).
