Since Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner took control of the men's tour, Novak Djokovic has had to settle for a secondary role.
The former world No.1 is still convinced that he can win a Grand Slam title before the end of his career, but he is perfectly aware that a combination is needed for his dream to come true.
The Serbian ace had the ability to raise his level in the Majors again this year, always reaching the semifinals and becoming the oldest player ever to achieve this feat. At the same time, he has never been able to go any further and even his body has betrayed him on more than one occasion.
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For this reason, the 38-year-old from Belgrade has decided to make some changes in his preparation ahead of the 2026 season. Nole will participate in an official tournament before the Australian Open the Adelaide ATP 250 with the aim of getting into a rhythm as he has not played an official match since the final of the tournament in Athens.
Nole seeks another legendary feat
The 24-time Grand Slam champion has always had a special feeling with the AO, where he has triumphed on ten occasions making tennis history.
Speaking on'Tennis Channel', Paul Annacone former coach of legends such as Pete Sampras and Roger Federer discussed Novak's chances next season: "My heart says he can still win a Grand Slam, but my mind says the opposite. I think it's getting harder and harder for him. He will have to face many great players and winning seven matches in the best of five sets is really tough at his age. I think it is too much of a challenge.
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At the same time, it would be a serious risk to bet against a champion like him: legends are the exception, not the rule."
Nole's plan would be to continue competing until the summer of 2028, when the Los Angeles Olympics will take place and he will be able to represent Serbia for the last time.
