Novak Djokovic gets candid on motivation to remain on top despite illustrious career - "I still don't think it's enough for me"

After accomplishing everything there is in the sport of tennis, some believe it may be difficult for Novak Djokovic to remain motivated on the ATP Tour. However, the 24-TIME Grand Slam champion stated he still had intentions of producing his best results as he approaches the end of his career.

The Serbian suffered an opening round loss at the 2025 Madrid Open, falling to Italian Matteo Arnaldi in straight sets. This was following another opening round exit, where Djokovic fell to Chilean Alejandro Tabilo at the Monte-Carlo Masters two weeks ago.

Djokovic has not won a title since capturing the elusive gold medal at the Olympic Games last summer. With the 37-year old experiencing as big as slump as he has in many years, people have begun to wonder whether he has lost interest in the sport.

"Obviously it’s challenging for me nowadays to produce the results I had when I was at my best,” said Djokovic in an interview with Business Traveler USA. “It doesn’t mean that I will never be able to do that again. But that greatness changes its shape, and that’s because you’re a different person on an annual basis, on a monthly basis, on a weekly basis.
“Tennis is a sport where it’s necessary to nurture that mentality of, ‘It’s never enough’. Because once it’s enough, then it’s really enough and you have to put the racket aside. And I still… I still don’t feel it’s enough for me."

The World No.5 made a shocking announcement when he revealed he would be skipping the upcoming Rome Open. With only two matches played on clay this season, Djokovic will have to be in his best form should he want to capture the title at Roland Garros later this month.