If Novak Djokovic beats Alexandre Müller in his US Open first round match, he will be guaranteed to take back the world number 1️⃣ spot at the end of the tournament.
What could end Djokovic's career? Tim Henman reveals his one answer
ATPSunday, 27 August 2023 at 22:30
Tim Henman expressed his opinion that Novak Djokovic will only retire when he loses interest in achieving more success.
At 36 years old, Djokovic continues to demonstrate being one of the fittest players on the ATP Tour. A 20-year-long career has not prevented him from competing and defeating players who are 10 or 15 years younger.
Considering that most tennis players retire around Djokovic's age or when they are far from their prime, predicting his retirement seems challenging. The former tennis player and current sports commentator offered his insight into when Djokovic might retire:
“His hunger and desire has been clear for everybody to see,”
“If that were to change and he doesn’t have the hunger or desire then he’ll probably stop - but I don’t see that happening for a few good years yet,” Henman said.
“When you’re talking about an athlete of Djokovic’s stature, I don’t think motivation has been or will be an issue,” former British No 1 continued.
“What he’s achieved, and the players that he’s beaten, and the rivalries that he’s had - it’s absolutely incredible.
“If Alcaraz wasn’t there I think Djokovic would be saying to himself, ‘right I can dominate now, I want to win more and more and more.’ I don’t think that’s [just] the case because Alcaraz has really stepped up to the next level. But the way I would envisage Djokovic viewing that is, ‘well here’s my next challenge and I want to prove to myself, prove to Alcaraz and prove to everyone else that I’m still the best.’”
“I would still say that Djokovic is the man to beat,” Henman added.
“He won the first two Slams this year, he was in the final of Wimbledon. His record, his experience is incredible. But it’s great that there is this early stage of a new rivalry and they are obviously in completely different stages of their careers. And let’s hope they do play plenty more times,” he claimed.
Since 2021, Djokovic has participated in 9 Grand Slam tournaments and secured six titles. He reached two finals and one quarterfinal, accumulating an impressive record of 58 wins and 3 losses. In the upcoming US Open, Djokovic will enter as the second seed and is set to make his debut against the French player Alexandre Müller on Monday, August 28th.
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