Everyone is wondering if Novak Djokovic is still able to triumph in a Grand Slam tournament before the end of his career.
The Serbian legend wants to surprise everyone once again, as he already did during the Paris 2024 Olympics by winning the gold medal against all odds. Some are still convinced that that was the right time to say goodbye to professional tennis, given that the ace from Belgrade had also completed the last piece of the puzzle.
However, the former world number 1 is still too much in love with tennis and loves to compete at the highest level. It should not be forgotten that Nole is still a Top 5 player and became the oldest player ever to reach the semifinals in the four Grand Slam tournaments within the same season.
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At the same time, two young champions like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner risk representing two obstacles that are too hard for him at this stage of his career and he himself is aware of this.
Noleis coming to the end of his career
Another aspect that Novak needs to consider is his physical decline, which has been quite evident in the last two seasons. He has had a much higher number of injuries than in past years and has often not been able to give his best in the decisive moments of the most important tournaments.
During the latest episode of Andy Roddick's podcast, top analyst Jon Wertheim discussed how he motivates Djokovic to continue playing on the professional tour: "He really likes this challenge. Some people are like I have to get up, I used to win these majors, now I have to go through these.
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I think he loves this challenge of bending time. Knowing him a little bit, you sense that anyway, but talking to people who were very close to him. I think the great ones always find something, sometimes it is completely concocted, sometimes its a legitimate rival. I think he loves this challenge of can I outflank time? I think he is leaning into that.
