Novak Djokovic’s father, Srdjan, is looking on him to retire subsequent 12 months.
Talking on a brand new documentary titled “Novak Djokovic – Untold Tales,” Srdjan stated at 36 years outdated and a report 23 Grand Slam titles, his son has little else to show.
“So far as my needs for him go, he has already fulfilled all of them seven-eight years in the past,” Srdjan stated within the documentary, per The Telegraph. “The remainder is that this superb bonus, tennis is just one section of his life, not his complete life. I count on him to be acknowledged for the issues he’ll do after his profession ends as properly after he leaves the tennis world, which I hope will occur subsequent 12 months.
“… My want as a father – I believe for a while that he ought to have stopped working this extraordinarily tough job. It’s bodily and mentally difficult and really demanding – with him being absolutely devoted for 30 years, and never taking his foot off the gasoline, there may be not a lot time for different issues in life.”
Even within the twilight of his tennis profession, Djokovic continues to be close to the highest of his recreation.
The Serbian received this 12 months’s first two Grand Slam titles earlier than falling to No. 1 ranked Carlos Alcaraz in an epic five-set Wimbledon remaining earlier this month.
After defeating Jannik Sinner to achieve the Wimbledon remaining, Djokovic indicated that he nonetheless has loads left within the tank.
“I really feel 36 is the brand new 26, it feels fairly good. I really feel plenty of motivation,” he stated. “It’s nice to be a part of this subsequent technology, I find it irresistible. This sport has given me and my household lots. I’ll return the favor to this sport and play as a lot as I can.”
Djokovic’s technology, although, is coming to an finish.
The “Large Three” of Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer dominated the ATP Tour for practically 20 years however age and damage have been catching up with them in recent times.
Federer, a 20-time Grand Slam winner, retired from tennis in September, citing age and accidents.
Nadal stated he would possible finish his profession in 2024 after a hip damage compelled him to drop out of the French Open in Might.
Nadal additionally missed Wimbledon and his availability for the summer season arduous courtroom season, culminating with the US Open, is unknown.
Djokovic, Nadal and Federer have dominated the game for the previous 20 years, profitable 65 of 80 Grand Slam tournaments since 2003.