Which tournaments could Novak Djokovic stumble on in race to Golden Slam in 2024?

Serbia’s tennis star Novak Djokovic had a fabulous year in 2023 and he will be looking to repeat similar performances in 2024 as year. The 36-year-old is often termed as the greatest player in the history of men’s singles category in the Open era, having won as many as 24 Grand Slam titles.

Despite such unprecedented success on the court, Djokovic might not have an easy route next year and we discuss five such events where he is likely to find it hard to claim the ultimate prize.

French Open might prove to be one such tournament to start with where Djokovic can get a taste of his own medicine. The reigning top-ranked won the competition in 2023 but with the return of Spain’s legendary tennis star Rafael Nadal, it might not be the case in 2024.

The 24-time Grand Slam winner might find it hard to secure the Italian Open. He can expect to see home boy Jannik Sinner standing in his way who recently defeated him twice in a week.

The Olympic Games could be another milestone where Djokovic might falter. The 36-year-old has repeatedly expressed his wish to win a gold medal for his country in the mega-event before retiring from the sport. However, he might find it hard to achieve that considering how tough the competition is and how fiercely all players compete to achieve the milestone.

US Open might prove to be another event where Djokovic might struggle to win. The Belgrade-born won the title in 2023 but next year, when he will be a year old and younger players will be looking to take advantage of that for sure.

The ATP Finals could be another event where Djokovic will have a stern test. The current world number one ended the year on a high after winning the tournament. However, in 2024, the likes of Alcaraz, Sinner, Holger Rune and Ben Shelton might prove to be tough for the ageing superstar.