Novak Djokovic will try to win another Grand Slam title in 2026, knowing that he has less and less chance as time goes on.
The former world number 1 has not triumphed in a Major since the 2023 edition of the US Open and his body no longer offers him the same guarantees as it once did, as evidenced by the high number of injuries suffered in the last two seasons.
As a legend of tennis and modern sport, the Serbian veteran still has the ability to raise his level when he needs it and it is no coincidence that he has reached the semifinals in every Grand Slam this season.
At the same time, he never gave the real feeling of being able to lift his 25th Major, especially because of the presence of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. The Italian and the Spaniard are superior to him in best-of-five sets matches and it was Nole himself who recognized him during his last press conference at the US Open.
Nolewill turn 39 during the 2026 season
According to most experts and insiders, the 38-year-old from Belgrade needs the combination of a combination of factors if he wants to write a new page in tennis history.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion who is currently playing in Dubai will start the new season in Adelaide, before moving to Melbourne for the Australian Open (which starts on Sunday 18 January).
During the latest episode of his famous podcast, former world No.1 Andy Roddick asked a question about Novak ahead of 2026: The question is and he was questioning this after the US Open. I dont know that he can train the way he used to. I would suspect that you cant train that psychotically, and I mean that in a good way, at 38 years old.
It was like I dont know if my body can do it, and when I get to the semis am I going to beat these guys if my body is damaged goods by the time I get there? That is the whole thing for this conversation.
