After a disappointing loss in the US Open semi-finals, tennis star Novak Djokovic might consider retiring from his career. Djokovic faced defeat against Carlos Alcaraz in a straight-set victory of 6-4, 7-6, 6-2. This loss follows previous exits at Wimbledon and the French Open, as well as a withdrawal due to injury at the Australian Open against Alexander Zverev. Despite winning an Olympic gold medal last year, Djokovic has not clinched a grand slam title in the past two years.
The last time Djokovic claimed a major title was at the 2023 US Open, and he is now aiming for his 25th championship to surpass Margaret Court’s record in the Open Era. With Alcaraz and Sinner set to compete in the final, Djokovic’s future in the sport remains uncertain. Tennis icon John McEnroe, who won seven grand slam titles, believes Djokovic may not continue competing beyond this year.
Djokovic expressed that he lacked the stamina needed to keep up with Alcaraz during their match in New York. Despite the setback, Djokovic remains determined to pursue top titles, acknowledging the challenges ahead. While he recognizes the difficulty of facing players like Sinner and Alcaraz in a best-of-five format, Djokovic remains committed to fighting for grand slam titles, albeit acknowledging it will be a tough endeavor.
As Djokovic contemplates his future in the sport, the tennis world awaits to see if he will continue his pursuit of greatness amidst rising competition.