Novak Djokovic is getting ready to play one other season on the skilled tour and his most important purpose has not modified.
The previous world No.1 needs to turn out to be the oldest participant ever to elevate a Grand Slam trophy and – though he’s completely conscious that it’ll not be straightforward to realize this feat – he nonetheless has the proper motivation to attempt to make tennis historical past.
The Serbian legend has put in good performances in 2025 and it’s no coincidence that he has received two titles, respectively in Geneva and Athens, in addition to being very constant in Grand Slam tournaments (the place he has all the time reached the semifinals).
If it weren't for Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz – who’ve taken management of the lads's tour – Nole would nonetheless have likelihood of successful a Main, so long as his physique doesn't betray him because it has executed a number of occasions within the final two seasons.
Djokovic is getting ready to play one other season
The 38-year-old from Belgrade has simply begun the second a part of his preparation in Dubai and it’s already identified that his first event in 2026 would be the Adelaide ATP 250, scheduled from 12 to 17 January. His most important purpose within the first a part of the brand new yr is the Australian Open, a event with which he has all the time had a particular feeling having lifted the trophy on ten events.
Throughout a latest interview with 'Tennis365', former Cypriot ace Marcos Baghdatis expressed his honest view on Novak's present standing: "Because the years go by, Djokovic's probabilities get smaller and smaller, however we should not neglect that he’s nonetheless within the High 5 of the ATP rankings and is harmful for everybody when he feels good."
He additionally added: "I don't understand how lengthy Nole will proceed to play, it's a alternative that relies upon solely on him. If I performed at that stage at his age I wouldn't retire both, however there are such a lot of elements which might be influential. The Serbian champion is conscious that it’ll turn out to be increasingly more difficult."
