Fresh off celebrating his 101st career title in Athens, Novak Djokovic once again shifted the conversation toward a horizon few athletes dare to imagine. At 38, the Serb remains a top-5 player and a contender at notable events.
The 24-time Major winner, now deep into the twilight stretch of a historic career, revealed that he would love to extend his career until the summer of 2028. For the legend, the Los Angeles Olympics stands as a symbolic and meaningful place to bring his stellar journey to a close.
For Djokovic, the idea is less a rigid goal and more a vision. It stands as a long-term picture of what the final act of his career could look like and how he wants to unfold that final chapter.
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Having already checked off every major achievement in the sport, Novak no longer chases records andmilestones but rather moments that carry emotional weight and make him motivated.
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Djokovic's last year Olympic Games glory in Paris stands as his most valuable achievement, having completed the 15th and last piece of his GOAT puzzle. Representing Serbia remains one of the strongest motivations in his competitive life.
Thus, the thought of finishing his career wearing the national jersey stirs something deep within the most accomplished player of all time. However, as realistic as always, Djokovic acknowledges the unpredictability of the next few years.
While his fire still burns strong, his body also has to follow that desire and endure the efforts of modern tennis. Longevity at the highest level depends on factors far beyond that passion.
Novak continues to prioritize health, mental focus and the internal drive that has sustained him for nearly two decades at the top. Whether or not he reaches Los Angeles as the defending Olympic Games champion, the idea itself signals something unmistakable.
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Djokovic is not done yet, and his results confirm that. The veteran's fire to compete and finish on his terms still burns fiercely. The Serb debuted in the national jersey in 2004, and he wants to represent his beloved country nearly a quarter of century later.
"I would love to play until the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. It's not a goal, and I would not call it that. Throughout my life and career, I have generally had a schedule in mind for a few years in advance - what and how I want.
Since I have achieved absolutely all possible goals, I said that for the 2028 Olympics, since I wanted to play for so many more years. To finish my career at the Olympics with the Serbian flag would be nice.
Will I make it to that point? I do not know. Some things are out of my control. I'm trying to be as healthy as possible, both mentally and physically, and to keep that competitive edge," Novak Djokovic said.
