The tennis season may have taken a breather, but Novak Djokovic is proving that the action never really stops—on or off the court. The Serbian tennis sensation played his last match of the season at the Shanghai Masters, where he lost to Jannik Sinner in the finals. But while he did not appear for matches, he did not let his racquets take a break and was witnessed practicing on the courts. However, Djokovic now seems to be taking a much-deserved break away from home and is enjoying some time in Qatar and Argentina. 

Just hours after Qatar Airways announced him as the Brand Ambassador, the Serbian tennis sensation was spotted in Doha on Friday, November 29th, as he turned his attention to Formula 1 at the Qatar Grand Prix. He witnessed a remarkable weekend as he spent some time visiting the Ferrari and McLaren garages and chatting with Alpine drivers Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon. The Serb also interacted in several interviews and opened up on a wide range of topics, including his professional endeavors and his latest partnership with Andy Murray. However, the grueling schedule did not take the star player on a back foot as he quickly shifted his focus to his other love: soccer.

The Serbian tennis sensation visited Argentina on Saturday, November 30th, and was a part of the ceremony that took place ahead of the Copa Libertadores final. This came ahead of his exhibition match against Juan Martín del Potro, who will be bidding adieu to the sport, in Buenos Aires on Sunday. The 37-year-old was seen with the Copa trophy on the pitch. However, he did not express any preference for either Botafogo or Atletico Mineiro. Ultimately, it was Botafogo who emerged victorious and clinched its first Copa Libertadores. 

In an interview earlier, Djokovic expressed his admiration for AC Milan and football in general. “I’m a big fan of Milan and I’ll always be. For me, football is second only [to] tennis. My father was a professional footballer and at home, we always watch the Rossoneri’s games with great interest,” he said.

And now, with his latest presence in Qatar and later Argentina, he has once again proved his passion for soccer while showing an interest in Formula 1. But despite focusing on activities away from tennis, he seems to have set his priorities for the next season, and it seems that Novak Djokovic is determined to grab more accolades. 

Novak Djokovic has his plans set for the next season

Novak Djokovic could not witness immense success this season. Keeping aside his gold medal at the Paris Olympics, he failed to win a single title on tour. But now he seems to have his priorities set for the upcoming season and he is ready to play more matches and turn 2025 into a profitable season for himself. 

In an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, the Serb said, “In 2024 I didn’t play much and, Olympic gold and Wimbledon final aside, it was perhaps the least profitable season in the last 10 years, with many ups and downs, issues to be resolved even on a private level.” However, the setbacks are not impacting his determination and he is ready to amp up his skills further. 

“So next year I will play more tournaments and the Slams in particular will be my priority: I will give my best to win, of course, if my body allows me to. But I’m fine. I still have time to rest and analyse what I can improve to have a season better than the last one.” Now, it would be interesting to see if Djokovic can prove his mettle yet again and accomplish his targets for the next year.