Novak Djokovic is set to participate in the upcoming US Open, where he holds the title as the defending champion. Interestingly, he has opted out of playing in Cincinnati. Naomi Broady, a former prominent British tennis player, has shared her insights on Novak Djokovic’s future in the sport. Following his historic victory at the Olympic Games, the Serbian athlete is currently taking a break from the tour.
With the retirements of Andy Murray and Roger Federer, Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are now the only active players from the era of the Big Four. While Nadal’s career seems to be nearing its end, potentially at the Laver Cup, there appears to be no foreseeable conclusion for Djokovic. Nonetheless, Broady has hinted at the possible retirement of the 24-time Grand Slam champion.
In 2024, Djokovic has faced numerous challenges throughout the season, failing to secure any ATP tour titles by August. This marks the first time in nearly two decades that he has experienced such a drought. However, his Olympic gold medal win has completed his collection of major titles. Following this remarkable achievement, the tennis world is left pondering whether Djokovic will continue to dominate the ATP tour or if he may lose motivation and retire earlier than anticipated.
Last week, Novak Djokovic emerged victorious in the Olympic singles event, defeating Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets. This win has propelled him to become only the second player, alongside Andre Agassi, to achieve the Career Super Slam. The Career Super Slam entails winning all four Grand Slam tournaments, the Olympic singles gold medal, the ATP World Tour Finals, and the Davis Cup.
Nevertheless, one might wonder if there are any further milestones for Djokovic to conquer. The answer is a possibility. At present, the 37-year-old is tied with Margaret Court for the most Grand Slam singles titles. His desire to reach 25 titles and establish himself as the undisputed holder of Grand Slam titles is evident.
Furthermore, he could potentially surpass a couple of Jimmy Connors’ records. Djokovic currently has 99 career singles titles and 1,116 singles victories, whereas Connors holds the records for the most ATP titles (109) and the most singles wins (1,274).
In both of these categories, Djokovic currently ranks third on the list, with Roger Federer occupying the second spot. The Swiss Maestro concluded his career with 1,251 wins and 103 ATP career titles.
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