The World No 1 defeated Sinner to assert a report seventh ATP Finals triumph on Sunday. He had beforehand misplaced to the Italian within the group stage of the event however recovered to assert the trophy.
Djokovic has now named the 22-year-old among the many younger stars who will ultimately change him, Nadal and Federer. Nevertheless, the 36-year-old veteran has vowed to maintain going till “they begin kicking my butt”.
Alcaraz, Sinner and Rune have been listed by Djokovic because the three tennis aces to overhaul the Large Three. However Djokovic has vowed to “dangle round” in a quest for additional silverware and hinted that he desires so as to add Olympic gold to his array of honours.
“Carlos, Jannik and Holger are the massive three.. the subsequent large three, if you wish to name them. They will carry this sport,” Djokovic mentioned.
“I’ll dangle on for so long as I really feel like hanging on, so long as I can win in opposition to them on the massive stage. I will nonetheless hold going as a result of why cease if you happen to’re nonetheless profitable the largest titles.
“As soon as they begin to kick my butt, then I’ll think about most likely having just a little break or possibly a everlasting break from skilled tennis.”
Djokovic has revealed that he desires to win Olympic gold in Paris subsequent 12 months. The US Open champion has opened up on his plans for 2024, suggesting that he’ll goal all 4 Grand Slams.
Wimbledon was the one main Djokovic didn’t win in 2023, dropping the ultimate in opposition to the spectacular Alcaraz.
Click on right here to hitch our WhatsApp group to be the primary to obtain breaking and unique tennis information
However requested what else he might obtain in his profession, he smiled earlier than joking: “Effectively, you’ll be able to win 4 Slams and Olympic gold.”
Djokovic added: “I’ve at all times the best ambitions and targets. That is not going to be totally different for the subsequent 12 months, that is for certain. The drive that I’ve remains to be there.
“Motivation, particularly for the largest tournaments in sport, remains to be current. For me, clearly these are Grand Slams and Finals, and subsequent 12 months hopefully additionally Olympic Video games.”