Novak Djokovic’s former rival reveals major reason why the Serb hasn’t yet retired despite slump in form
Two members of the Big 3 have hung up their rackets but Novak Djokovic, who will be 38 next year, hasn't yet thought about retirement.
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Novak Djokovic is the lone member of the Big 3 who is still playing and his former rival Tomas Berdych explained what is driving the Serb to prolong his career. Djokovic’s biggest rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have retired at the 2022 Laver Cup and the 2024 Davis Cup respectively.
Djokovic, though he has suffered a massive slump in form in 2024, still desires to play for a few more years. According to Berdych, it’s Djokovic’s goal of winning 25 Majors and perhaps more that’s stopped him from hanging up his racket.
Maybe Roger would add one more slam, or Rafa would add one more. It would be history, which is why I think Novak is still playing. If he feels well and then if he manages to win another one, it’s the biggest thing that can happen. When you gave it all for the last, I don’t know, 20, 25 years, why would you stop when you feel that you are still competitive?
Tomas Berdych told Tennis Majors
The 37-year-old has already surpassed the Grand Slam records in men’s tennis by clinching 24 of them and has started his training for the next season under new coach Andy Murray. He will kick start his campaign at the Brisbane International where he’s set to play doubles with Nick Kyrgios, before flying to Melbourne to bid for his 25th major.
Patrick Mouratoglou says Andy Murray was courageous in deciding to coach Novak Djokovic
Patrick Mouratoglou was surprised by the announcement of Novak Djokovic that he hired Andy Murray as his coach. The French coach however lauded the Brit for choosing to work with one of his biggest rivals.
I think what Novak found in Andy Murray is extremely smart in tennis, in the game. He knows the game so well. He strategizes the game so well. I think it’s courageous because it’s going to be his first experience. He starts with the greatest of all time.
Patrick Mouratoglou said on Instagram
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Murray retired at the Paris Olympics where Djokovic won the gold medal, the only title of the 2024 season. The Scot’s major task will be to guide Djokovic to his 11th Australian Open by challenging the youngstres, the likes of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, both of who won all four Grand Slam titles this season.
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