Novak Djokovic is resting right now, having ended his season with an amazing win at the Athens ATP 250 after a stunning final against Italian star Lorenzo Musetti. In this way, the 38-year-old Serbian won his second title in 2025 after Geneva and came to 101 trophies as a professional player, getting even closer to his old rival Roger Federer and also to the all-time record held by Jimmy Connors.
As everyone knows, the former world number 1 has decided to skip the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin for the second year in a row and his forfeit - communicated really at the last moment - has generated mixed reactions in the tennis world, but Nole has not broken any rules and has motivated his choice with a shoulder injury felt during his run in the Greek capital.
Djokovic is resting right now
The veteran from Belgrade can be quite satisfied with his 2025, although he was unable to make tennis history again by lifting his 25th career Major trophy. However, he became the oldest player ever to reach at least the semifinals in the four Grand Slam tournaments within the same season. In addition, Novak has expressed his desire to continue competing at the highest level as long as his body allows him to do so and he would very much like to represent his Serbia at the Los Angeles Olympics scheduled for 2028.
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Recently, the 24-time Grand Slam champion gave a long interview to top British journalist Piers Morgan, in which he also talked about his role in the sporting growth of his son Stefan.
In this regard, top coach Patrick Mouratoglou used Djokovic's experience as an example: Noles father was extremely involved in his early career. At some point, Novak had to tell him: Please step away. I need to build myself as a person. I need you as a father, not as a coach.
And Novak will help his son in another, much smarter way: By choosing the right people around him. The best coaches. The best fitness experts. The best environment. Because he knows the sport better than anyone, and that is how he can truly help. At the end of the day, the role of a parent in sport is simple: be the safe place, not the source of pressure.
