Novak Djokovic hopes to take an extended break with family after the Saudi exhibition
Novak Djokovic has been questioned about his motivation level ever since winning the Olympic Gold medal in Paris.
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Novak Djokovic with his kids and wife (Via Open Source/X)
The 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic has recently hinted about his future in men’s tennis. The Serbian’s future in the sport has been uncertain ever since he won the Olympic singles gold medal in Paris.
After his loss at the US Open, questions about his future have increased. Although he has not announced any retirement plans, he is not willing to commit to a full schedule like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
For the first time in my career, I don't have long-term plans. I live in the present moment, and I will see what happens. Today, I will play in Sofia against Grigor, then in China, and then at an exhibition tournament in Saudi Arabia. After that, I don't know. We'll see how I feel, and we'll judge from there. Family life is very important to me.Novak Djokovic said in an interview in Bulgaria (H/T Sport)
Djokovic has won only one title this year, the Olympic gold medal in Paris. This is the first season since 2017 that he has gone without a Grand Slam title.
I want to be with my wife and children, be part of their daily lives, which I have not been able to do for many years.Novak Djokovic added
Djokovic will be returning to the Shanghai Masters for the first time since 2019. He is a four-time champion at this event and will be aiming for his 100th ATP career title in China.
Novak Djokovic seals Davis Cup tie with Greece after doubles win
Novak Djokovic and Hamad Medjedovic secured Serbia’s spot in the 2025 Davis Cup Qualifiers with a win over Greece in the doubles match. They defeated Aristotelis Thanos and Petros Tsitsipas 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in Belgrade on Sunday (September 15). The match lasted two hours and 10 minutes. The Serbian pair hit 13 aces and won 75% of their first-serve points.
On the previous day, Djokovic and Miomir Kecmanovic had won their singles matches. Serbia was leading 2-0 at the start of Day 2 and only needed one more win to advance. With this victory, Serbia will now compete for a chance to return to the Davis Cup Group Stage Finals. Serbia last won the Davis Cup in 2010, beating France 3-2 in the final. This win marks an important step for them in returning to top-level competition.
Medjedovic, only 21, made his second Davis Cup appearance. He had a notable win against Norway’s Viktor Durasovic last year and recently performed well at the ATP Challenger Tour.
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