Tim Henman says it’s "a scary factor" for Novak Djokovic to know that Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are bettering, and likewise thinks the Serb will want somebody to beat these to have an opportunity at profitable a Grand Slam.
This previous season, Djokovic made the semifinals in all 4 Grand Slams, however didn't make any finals after retiring to Alexander Zverev – shedding twice to Sinner – and as soon as to Alcaraz.
After shedding to Alcaraz within the US Open semifinal, Djokovic admitted that it wasn't getting any simpler for him. Nonetheless, the Serb – who turns 39 in Could – famous that he could be again and that he would play so long as he believed that he had an opportunity to win.
Since profitable a document twenty fourth Grand Slam on the 2023 US Open, Djokovic has remained a drive in Majors as he has had a number of deep runs on the most important stage since then. However the principle cause why he hasn't gained a Slam in two years is the Alcaraz and Sinner problem.
Henman: Djokovic depends on another person beating Alcaraz or Sinner
“He might make one other Grand Slam ultimate, however I believe he depends on another person beating Alcaraz or Sinner. It will likely be fascinating to see what occurs along with his rating, his seeding, whether or not he has to play a kind of, Alcaraz or Sinner, within the quarters, or if he’s protected and would play them within the semis. However I simply assume it’s the physicality, the restoration while you become older, it definitely doesn’t get any simpler," former six-time Grand Slam semifinalist Henman mentioned on The Tennis podcast.
The previous British tennis star additionally tipped the 2 top-ranked gamers within the males's sport to succeed in the Australian Open ultimate.
“The scary factor is that Alcaraz and Sinner are getting higher, given they’re 14 years youthful. It’s a scary thought. Look, I really feel fairly assured that except one thing unusual occurs, it will likely be Alcaraz and Sinner within the ultimate in Melbourne," Henman added.
Djokovic could not enter the 2026 Australian Open as the highest favourite for the title, however it’s nonetheless the event the place he’s a document 10-time champion.
