How likely is Novak Djokovic staying at World No.1 as Indian Wells and Miami approach
ATPSunday, 04 February 2024 at 08:00
Serbia’s legendary tennis star Novak Djokovic is set to take
a little break after the Australian Open debacle. The 36-year-old is often regarded as the greatest player in
the history of men’s tennis in the singles category in the Open era, having won
as many as 24 Grand Slam titles.
Djokovic has recently suffered a setback while playing at
the Australian Open where he was knocked out after losing in the semifinal to
Italy’s Jannik Sinner with a score of 6-1, 6-2, 6-7, 6-3.
After that defeat, there has been no report as to when the
Belgrade-born will return to the court. As per his official website, it was
reported that Djokovic will next appear at the Indian Wells competition. “Next
stop for Djokovic will be the BNP Paribas Open [Indian Wells] from March 6-17,”
said the website.
If that happens, it might have an impact on Djokovic’s
top spot in the ATP ranking as other players will be taking part in different competitions
and will be earning some important points.
After the Australian Open, the current world number one stated
that needs some time to evaluate when to return to the court.
“I want my thoughts to settle – when I calm down, I will
move on and see what tournaments I will play,” he said. “I made a commitment to myself that I will
give it my all this year, with the priority being Slams and the Olympics. We’ll
see whether something will change, in this stage of my life and my career some
surprising decisions are maybe more expected compared to 20 years ago."
Azeem Siddiqui is a seasoned sports journalist and data analyst with a strong background in both digital media and live sports production.
He began his journalism career working with partners of The New York Times and has since contributed to several leading international sports publications, including Fox Sports Asia, Calciomercato, and GiveMeSport. Since 2023, Azeem has been part of the TennisUpToDate team, where he has played a key role in sustaining the platform’s growth and ensuring tennis fans receive timely and reliable coverage of the sport’s biggest stories.
In addition to his editorial work, Azeem has extensive experience as a data analyst in live sports broadcasting—particularly in cricket—where he combines analytical precision with creative storytelling. He has collaborated with multiple production companies and cricket boards worldwide, delivering real-time insights and data-driven narratives during live match coverage.
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