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Moving towards retirement? Novak Djokovic takes similar step to Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in closing in on lucrative deal
ATPMonday, 09 September 2024 at 16:14
Novak Djokovic looks set to become the latest big name to follow the lucrative exhibition route with a potential signal that the end of his career is nigh.
Djokovic is set to join the list of ATP stars to head to Mexico for an exhibition as Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz have all played in lucrative post-season exhibitions in recent years.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion could play at the legendary Monumental Plaza de Toros Mexico after the end of the 2024 season. His opponent is yet to be confirmed but he could for sure face Juan Martin del Potro in Argentina.
It is also a break from the norm for the legendary 24-time Grand Slam champion who usually doesn't play any tournaments after the ATP Finals until the Australian Open. But Esto.com says that the lifelong dream of winning an Olympic gold medal has helped him relax on his preparation.
Perhaps the biggest signal yet that he may decide to head towards the end of his career quicker than expected. It is the first time since 2017 that he hasn't won a Grand Slam. He lost in the semi-final of the Australian Open, withdrew from the French Open and finished runner-up to Alcaraz in Wimbledon. US Open was perhaps the worst though as he lost in the third round to Alexei Popyrin.
He will play Davis Cup this week, the Saudi Six King Slam in October as well as Shanghai Masters, Paris Masters and if he qualifies, he will play the ATP Finals.
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- FYI: The term 'snub' is a much overused verb by writers of sensationalist rags. [SNUB: rebuff, ignore, or spurn disdainfully]. That is not the definition of what is going on with frequent withdrawals from tournaments.
mandoist16-09-2024 - No offence, Mr. Lloyd, but where have you been the past two years?? How long have you been a tennis fan? This 'article' may be informative for newbies or fair-weather tennis observers but the majority of fans know the root of the multiple issues within WTA. The #1 issue being the subject of health & well-being which has been (or has attempted to be) addressed with the WTA Elitist council members last season. WTA was extremely dismissive of players' concerns and opposed to such a meeting. Eventually giving-in due to publicity and allowed selective players only -- no rep's, no medical personnel, and no team members. The meeting was a farce as WTA soon after that released an even more hectic schedule... with mandatory tourneys! Guess they weren't taking notes?? BTW: There is a lot missing from this piece concerning "withdrawals". No writer has yet taken the jump to get behind the scenes and dig at the problems -- obvious organizational problems. IMO, the top two issues are WTA's lack of proper attention to health & well-being of its Money-Makers; and Financial Greed. Tip to Mr. Lloyd: there is no "snubbing" when these players withdraw. These women have to take such measures as withdrawing from a tourney, and occasional time-off from the circuit, to protect themselves -- because WTA refuses to take any measures at all (although not allowing matches until sunrise is a start). Surely you can do better than point fingers at players. The finger-pointing should be directed entirely at WTA (and ATP). Be a true journalist, Mr. Lloyd, and research them!!mandoist16-09-2024
- Uh-oh.... Now Raducanu is being forced to compete! Let's see who withdraws next... I wonder??mandoist15-09-2024
- And this is such a shock to WTA?? How many times are they (WTA & ATP) going to keep stepping in their own s*** ???mandoist15-09-2024
- They can go down together!mandoist15-09-2024
