Novak Djokovic is one of those athletes who have never been afraid to express unpopular opinions and fight to defend their principles, an attitude that has often made his character divisive in the eyes of fans and public opinion.
The former world number 1 who is still extremely competitive although he entered the last part of his career is also a point of reference for young people approaching this sport and has never hesitated to make his experience available to others. Some time ago, Darren Cahill confided that the 24-time Grand Slam champion gave him a series of valuable tips on how to help Jannik Sinner develop his game when they faced each other in the quarterfinals of the 2022 Wimbledon Championships.
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The 38-year-old from Belgrade has not set a date for his retirement yet, indeed he recently confided that he would like to represent his Serbia for the last time at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 (when he will be 41 years old).
Nole has often been criticized
Nole has not triumphed in a Major since the 2023 edition of the US Open and is perfectly aware that this goal has become increasingly distant with the rise of Alcaraz and Sinner, but he intends to continue to have fun on the tennis court as long as he has the right motivation and his body allows him to.
Through his 'LinkedIn' profile, top coach Patrick Mouratoglou praised Novak's sensational integrity: "Despite being repeatedly labeled as a fake in a fair way, Djokovic is probably the least fake person who exists in the world of tennis. Many people don't realize how great he is. I know for sure that he turned down numerous agreements and partnerships because the values of those companies did not conform to his principles. Regardless of whether you like Nole or not, this side of his personality deserves respect."
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The Serbian finished his 2025 season by winning the 101st title of his amazing career, after beating Italian star Lorenzo Musetti in the Athens ATP 250 final.
