(Video) Novak Djokovic Spotted Back on the Tennis Court with his son Stefan in Greece

Novak Djokovic lost to Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets at the US Open semifinals.

(Video) Novak Djokovic Spotted Back on the Tennis Court with his son Stefan in Greece

Novak Djokovic and Stefan as the former was already back training (via @petexiao1)

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Only five days after losing to Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open semifinals, Novak Djokovic was already back on court. The 24-time Grand Slam winner was seen training in Athens, Greece, on Tuesday. His quick return to practice surprised many, given the intensity of his recent matches.

This time, though, the session was not just about preparation. Djokovic spent part of the day rallying with his son, Stefan. Sharing the court with him added a personal touch to the training and showed a different side of the Serbian star.

Stefan Djokovic and Novak Djokovic (via @petexiao1)

The choice of Athens is also significant. Djokovic has confirmed that he will play in the city later this year. His presence there now seems like an early step toward adjusting to the conditions. The ATP 250 tournament in Athens, previously held in Belgrade, is scheduled for November 2–8, 2025. Djokovic’s entry adds extra weight to the event and ensures strong attention from fans and media alike.

The future of Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic remains the final active member of the “Big Four,” but at 38 years old, even he acknowledges that his career cannot last forever. Following his US Open semifinal loss to eventual champion Carlos Alcaraz, Djokovic has started shaping his schedule for the remainder of the year. Despite his age, his ambition remains the same: to chase a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title.

Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic

The 2025 season has been far from ideal for the Serbian. He retired injured at the Australian Open against Alexander Zverev, then suffered straight-sets defeats to Jannik Sinner at both Roland-Garros and Wimbledon. Another loss, again in straight sets, came at the hands of Alcaraz in New York. These setbacks have left Djokovic reassessing his approach while keeping his focus firmly on the majors.

Djokovic has openly admitted that he intends to play fewer warm-up tournaments, even if it costs him ranking points. Between Wimbledon and the US Open, he skipped all events, choosing rest over competition.

While this allows him to enter Grand Slams fresh, it has also meant running into players like Sinner and Alcaraz before he can fully build momentum. Those matches have exposed the difficulty of sustaining his dominance against the younger generation.

For now, Djokovic is not planning retirement. The next major opportunity comes at the 2026 Australian Open, and he intends to compete. However, he will skip the upcoming Davis Cup and the Laver Cup in San Francisco.

Instead, his confirmed appearance is at the ATP 250 event in Athens from November 2–8, which replaces the former Belgrade tournament. Though it is a smaller event than he usually plays, its connection to his home country makes it a meaningful stop on his calendar.

Novak Djokovic dismisses Davis Cup from schedule

Sebian star Novak Djokovic has become the latest big name to pull out of the Davis Cup, further weakening this year’s edition of the event. The 24-time Grand Slam winner was expected to lead Serbia but decided to rest following his US Open semifinal defeat to Carlos Alcaraz. His absence leaves Serbia without their top player at a crucial stage.

Novak Djokovic (via X/The Tennis Letter)
Novak Djokovic (via X/The Tennis Letter)

Spain has suffered a similar setback, as Alcaraz also chose not to take part. The US Open champion, who defeated Jannik Sinner in the semifinals before lifting the trophy, withdrew just hours before Djokovic’s announcement. To make matters worse for Spain, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina is also unavailable for the second-round qualifiers.

Djokovic has made it clear in recent years that his priorities are Grand Slam titles and representing Serbia. He stated last season that everything else serves only as preparation for those goals. While national team tennis has been one of his main motivations, his choice to skip the Davis Cup again suggests he is carefully managing his schedule at this stage of his career.

This marks the second time in 2025 that Djokovic has missed the competition. Serbia is not playing in the Qualifiers but in World Group I, meaning they are out of the main event and competing for a chance to return in 2026. For both Serbia and Spain, the absence of their stars leaves them with a difficult road ahead.

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