Novak Djokovic kisses the US Open trophy after his triumphant win, marking another milestone in his illustrious career. © Twitter (@DjokerNole)
Tennis star prioritizes rest and recovery as he eyes a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title.
Novak Djokovic, fresh off his historic gold medal win at the Paris Olympics, is set to miss next year’s Grand Slam tournaments, including the Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon. The Serbian tennis icon, who defeated rising star Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling final at Roland Garros, is opting to focus on recovery and preparations for his US Open title defence.
Djokovic, 37, has had a challenging year, battling both younger opponents and a nagging knee injury. After a hard-fought loss to Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open semi-finals and a Wimbledon final defeat at the hands of Alcaraz, Djokovic withdrew from the French Open quarter-finals to prevent further injury. However, his recent Olympic victory has reignited his competitive fire, as he now targets an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam title.
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Goran Ivanisevic, Djokovic’s former coach, expressed his confidence in the tennis legend’s future. “Winning the Olympic gold was a massive boost for him. If he continues to play at this level, he’s undoubtedly the man to beat at the US Open,” Ivanisevic commented. “I’m delighted he finally secured the Olympic gold. A 25th Grand Slam would be the ultimate achievement, and if anyone can do it, it’s Novak.”
At the Stars of the Open charity event, Novak Djokovic, who now holds 99 singles titles, reflected on his Olympic triumph. He credited his victory to the fierce competition from Alcaraz and predicted a bright future for the young Spaniard.
With Djokovic’s decision to skip the early Grand Slams, the tennis world eagerly awaits his return at the US Open. There, he could make history by surpassing Margaret Court’s 24 Grand Slam titles.
