Novak Djokovic has damaged nearly all males’s tennis data and for a lot of he deserves to be thought-about as the very best ever. The 24-time Grand Slam champion remained motivated even after the whole lot a participant may dream of and confirmed the world what it means to make historical past.
Whereas he hasn’t obtained the identical love that Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal had, there is not any denying that Nole is without doubt one of the best athletes of all time. His numbers are really spectacular, as is his consistency on the highest ranges.
Novak is sort of 38 years outdated, however he has not misplaced the need to compete and is able to shock everybody in 2025. The previous world #1 has already left everybody speechless by asserting Andy Murray as his new coach for the 2025 Australian Open.
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The primary Grand Slam of the brand new season is a vital objective for the Serbian ace, who received ten titles at Melbourne Park and is on the lookout for his twenty fifth Main title. Opponents might be very difficult to beat, particularly Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, who’ve proven that they’re able to dominate the ATP tour within the subsequent decade.
Some followers and insiders are satisfied that Djokovic not has an opportunity of successful a Main title and that the triumph on the Paris Olympics was the final feat of his sensational profession. After that victory, the present world quantity 7 struggled loads to realize good ends in subsequent tournaments and ended his season sooner than anticipated (lacking the Rolex Paris Masters and the Nitto ATP Finals).
Nole on the 2023 French Open
The 37-year-old from Belgrade has received many titles throughout his lengthy profession and has come near the ‘Calendar Grand Slam’ twice (in 2021 and 2023).
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In a latest interview along with his sponsor ‘Head’, the previous world No. 1 recalled his triumph on the 2023 French Open with explicit emphasis: “That was the historic 23rd. Important moment, obviously. I had a solid tournament. I would say I played pretty good, considering, not that great lead up clay-court season I had to Roland Garros. So I know that in Roland Garros, I play my best tennis on clay, and so that gave me confidence that I can play my best tennis in Paris.”
He additionally added: “I did, particularly in the last few matches against Carlitos Alcaraz, the semis, and he was in red h*t form, but I had very clear tunnel vision of what I need to do and how I need to approach the match, and I think I played really good tennis there.
And also in the finals, a very solid match against Casper Ruud. That last forehand that went wide from him, I just fell down on the court on the floor and had my children there and my wife and whole family. Just, one of the most beautiful moments I’ve ever experienced.”
A few months later, Novak lost the Wimbledon final to Carlitos Alcaraz at the end of a match in which he had several chances. The Serbian legend took some time to digest that painful loss, but he showed all his incredible mental strength by winning the Cincinnati Masters 1000 (after another sensational battle against Alcaraz) and the US Open (the last Major title won by the Serbian so far).
A monstrous career
2024 showed the first signs of decline for Nole, who also had to undergo surgery due to a knee injury suffered at Roland Garros. The veteran from Belgrade continued to wear the brace throughout the rest of the season, complaining of some knee and shoulder pain in his final tournaments of 2024.
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In latest weeks, the previous world #1 has usually spoken to the media and it was a possibility to retrace probably the most iconic moments of his profession.
Throughout an extended interview with ‘Sportklub’, Novak chosen the best achievements of his wonderful profession: “I started the season by winning the Australian Open and that started the streak. I kept winning and winning, and the more I won, the better I felt on the court. I didn’t care who was on the other side of the net. It was a phenomenal feeling that can only happen once.
The second achievement was when I won four consecutive Grand Slams in 2015–2016. I always dreamed of winning Wimbledon and becoming world number one.
The third feat was defeating Roger Federer in the 2019 Wimbledon final. The final was very intense, probably the most intense match I have ever played. I could add the Australian Open final with Rafael Nadal in 2012.
The fourth was winning my 23rd Grand Slam title at Roland Garros 2023, after which I became the record holder.”
