Novak Djokovic Reveals the ‘Unbeatable’ Phase of his Career Where no Other Player in History Could Beat him
Novak Djokovic won five of the six Grand Slams between January 2015 till June 2016.
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Novak Djokovic is the most decorated tennis player of all time. Although the Serbian is on a Grand Slam drought for quite some time now, there was a phase in his career where Grand Slams were being won with ease.
In an interview with Piers Morgan, Djokovic said that the beginning of 2015 till mid-2016 was the best phase of his career, where he felt virtually unbeatable. The Serb won five of the six Grand Slams during that span, and also held all four Grand Slams together at the same time. Djokovic said on Piers Morgan Uncensored:
If I could relive a period of my career? From the beginning of 2015 until mid-2016. Those 18 months. I felt almost unbeatable. Do I think any other player in history could have been better than me during that period? NO.
Statistically, there were a few players who did beat him during this phase. The biggest one was Stanislas Wawrinka, who was the only player to defeat the Serb during this Grand Slam phase. The Swiss man overcame the Belgrade native in the 2015 Roland Garros final.
Roger Federer beat Djokovic thrice in 2015. However, he failed on the Grand Slam stage, losing to the Serb in the Wimbledon and US Open finals. Moreover, Federer lost to Djokovic in the 2016 Australian Open semifinal.
Andy Roddick shares verdict on Novak Djokovic’s retirement plan
Former world No. 1 Andy Roddick has cast doubt on Novak Djokovic’s plan to play until the 2028 Olympic Games. Roddick believes it is unrealistic for Djokovic to continue competing at the highest level until age 41. He shared his skepticism on his Served podcast, questioning whether the Serbian star will still have the drive and fitness to compete that long.
I don’t think so. I hope I’m wrong. Him saying I want to retire at the 2028 Olympics with a Serbian flag in my hand was the perfect way to address many, many issues that are going on right now. The never-ending question of when are you going to retire? When I want to! I like it, I enjoy it and I’m getting paid $100m-a-year. Oh and by the way, I made the semis of four Slams this year. Two, I know I live in Greece and there is a lot of chatter about him moving to Greece, largely due to political reasons in Serbia. This was a really smart way to say my heart is with Serbia, and I want to retire with the Serbian flag in my hand.
Despite that, Djokovic has expressed a strong desire to end his career by representing Serbia at the Los Angeles Olympics. The idea is inspiring but ambitious, considering his age and current approach to the sport. He has made it clear that his focus is now mainly on the Grand Slams rather than the regular ATP Tour events.
His recent actions highlight this shift in priorities. Djokovic played an ATP 250 event in Athens owned by his family, then withdrew from the prestigious ATP Finals in Turin. The late withdrawal frustrated other players like Lorenzo Musetti and Felix Auger-Aliassime, while his Instagram announcement raised questions about his relationship with ATP officials.
To reach his Olympic goal, Djokovic would need to stay active and maintain his ranking through regular competition. Yet, given his limited schedule in recent seasons, that seems doubtful. After his win in Athens, Djokovic admitted that staying healthy—both mentally and physically—will determine how long he can continue. For now, he’s expected to play the Australian Open, but his dream of Olympic gold in 2028 remains uncertain.
Novak Djokovic refuses to disclose his prize money, net worth and contracts
Serbian legend Novak Djokovic recently sidestepped questions about his net worth during an interview with Piers Morgan. The Serbian tennis great, who moved to Greece earlier this year, remains one of the wealthiest athletes in the world after a record-setting career. His achievements on the court have brought him both global fame and immense financial success.
You know, we live in a very materialistic society these days. It’s nothing against you but I am not like that. I don’t want to give all the information about what I am worth and what my investments are, it’s none of their business. Why should I disclose that? For what reason? There are things that are disclosed like prize money and people know about or contracts, but other things, no.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion last won a Major at the 2023 US Open. This year, he reached the semi-finals of all four Grand Slams before a shoulder injury ruled him out of the ATP Finals in Turin. While recovering, Djokovic has been sharing more of his personal life with fans online, offering a rare look beyond tennis.
During his appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored, the host directly asked about Djokovic’s wealth, wondering if he knew his current net worth. Djokovic reportedly replied that he “didn’t like to talk about it” but joked that it was “north of one million.” Morgan guessed that the figure was likely “three to four hundred million,” to which Djokovic simply responded, “Maybe.”
Industry reports suggest that Morgan’s estimate may not be far off. Forbes values Djokovic’s fortune at around $250 million, thanks to his record-breaking prize money and lucrative endorsement deals. With multiple sponsorships and investments, the Serbian star’s wealth continues to grow even as he scales back his playing schedule.
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