Novak Djokovic: I can challenge Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz for 2025 Grand Slam after ‘least profitable season’

Novak Djokovic insists he can still compete with Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz despite having the “least profitable” season of his career in 2024.

As a result, some have questioned whether the 37-year-old can rediscover his former glory as he is the last of his generation of superstars after Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal retired.

“However, I feel I can still play at a high level. Sinner and Alcaraz have established themselves as two of the best players in the world, not forgetting (Alexander) Zverev. All of them will be the main candidates to win the Grand Slam and Grand Slam tournaments. other titles.

“However, physically and mentally I am ready to play my tennis again. I have a feeling that I can challenge these guys and my experience can come in handy.”

“So next year I will play more tournaments and the Grand Slam tournaments in particular will be my priority: I will try my best to win, of course, if my body allows me to do so. But I’m okay, I still have time to rest and analyze.” what can I improve to make the season better than the previous one.”

“I remember Sinner when he was 14 or 15 years old and even then we talked about him: you could see that he would have a great career because he already had the right mentality and the right concentration,” Djokovic said.

“It doesn’t surprise me to see him at this level today because I’ve followed him closely all these years, watching the way he plays and how he structures himself. Also, I like Yannick because he always wants to improve.”

Asked what advice he would give to the world number one, Djokovic added: “I think he’s doing well without my advice. But it’s one thing to win the first two Grand Slams and become number one. It’s another thing to become number one.” one. stay at this level for many years.

“To do this, you first need to surround yourself with a competent team that you can trust. Then comes the need for a proper balance between professional and personal life.

“But in an individual sport we are all different. So what works for me is not necessarily good for him.

“I think Yannick understood what he needed. The next goal will be to figure out the right formula to best invest in your body, prevent injury, stay healthy, motivated and most of all, passionate about tennis.”

Finally, Djokovic indicated his intention to continue playing until he can no longer compete with the very best.

“I want to continue to write the history of this sport, even if I still consider myself a student,” he said.

“Tennis has given me so much and I am lucky that I can continue to compete at the highest level.

“As long as I can stay on top, I will continue to play.”