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38-year-old Novak Djokovic, the undisputed greatest men’s singles tennis player of all time, shared his retirement plans. Djokovic dodged the question in recent years. His physical health and genuine uncertainty could be the reasons why. However, Djokovic decided when he wants to walk away from the sport, and spoiler alert, it is not in 2026. MORE: Anastasia Potapova’s skimpy Wilson kit attracts attention at Linz What Novak Djokovic said Djokovic said that he wishes “to retire at the 2028 Olympic games with the Serbian flag in my hands.” The 2024 Olympic gold medalist admitted that Paris win was one of the most significant in his storied career. He will be 41 years old when the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics get underway on July 14, 2028. Will he be able to defend his singles title? Could Djokovic play doubles and mixed doubles at his last competitive event? These are questions that only time will answer. The biggest factor will be Djokovic’s physical health. Aug 4, 2024; Paris, France; ...

Mike Frey-Imagn Images Novak Djokovic sends ‘legendary’ Carlos Alcaraz message after losing Australian Open final appeared first on ClutchPoints . Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Novak Djokovic found himself in the Australian Open final facing off against Carlos Alcaraz , and unfortunately, he could not come away with the win. It’s understandable when looking at the body of work Alcaraz has put together in his young career, and he’s one of the best players at the moment. Djokovic couldn’t do much but give Alcaraz his flowers after the match, and used the word “legendary” when speaking about him . “The results are a testament to his already stellar career,” Djokovic said. “Can’t think of any superlatives about him. He deserves every bit of praise he gets. He’s a very nice young man. Good values. Nice family. Already a legendary tennis player that made a huge mark in the history books of tennis, with only 22 years of age.” “The first time I played him he was 1...

A champion like Novak Djokovic knows when the time is right to raise his level in Grand Slam tournaments. After two unconvincing performances at the 2025 Australian Open, the ten-time champion of this tournament played much better against Tomas Machac in the third round and secured a spot in the second week. The 37-year-old from Belgrade has shown that he is still a viable candidate to win the Majors, although he is almost 38 years old and can no longer be as brilliant as he used to be. The former world No. 1 is growing as the rounds go by and will be looking for further confirmation in this regard in the match against Lehecka tomorrow. The 24-time Grand Slam champion has not hidden what his main goals are this season and Andy Murray's support has done him a lot of good so far, waiting for more challenging matches from all points of view. A message to his rivals In an interview with Eurosport, former world No.1 Justine Henin admitted that she was impressed by Nole...