Novak Djokovic once again made it clear that retirement is not something he is willing to define by dates or expectations.
The Serb treats the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles as motivation rather than a deadline.
For Novak, Los Angeles is a meaningful landmark on the horizon. He wants to compete for three more years and compete at his sixth Olympic Games as the defending singles champion.
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However, the 24-time Major winner goes beyond that. If his body holds up, the Belgrade native does not want to set any limits as long as his plays competitive tennis and his body endures the efforts.
At the core of his decision to keep going lies an unchanged passion for competition and the daily joy of stepping onto the court. While those elements are on the table, the legend sees no reason to walk away from a sport that still excites him.
Beyond personal ambition, Novak believes his presence continues to add value to tennis itself. Even as speculation around his future intensifies, the 38-year-old remains focused on competing and contributing.
At this point, Djokovic is simply letting the game decide when his journey will eventually reach its final chapter. The veteran finished the season inside the top-4 for the 17th time.
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It motivates him to push even harder in 2026 and challenge Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner on the most notable scene. After all, Novak still dreams of adding that elusive 25th Major title to his collection.
"I do want to keep on going. The 2028 LA Olympics are kind of a guiding star, but honestly, there is no limit. So, let's see. You know what I mean? Let's just keep going. I love hitting the tennis ball, and I love competing.
I was saying to the guys that I was talking to, the greats in football, that it's really about passion and love, and as long as you really feel like you are playing on a high level and your body holds on, why not?
People love to talk and speculate about retirement. But at the end of the day, I feel like I'm still contributing to the growth of tennis. That is a beautiful job," Novak Djokovic said.
