Days After Novak Djokovic’s Daunting Bombshell, Coach Issues Confident 5-Year Roadmap as Retirement Rumors Put to Bed

The Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic is enjoying the peak of his career. He just won his 24th Grand Slam title defeating Daniil Medvedev in three straight sets in the US Open Final. However, a new generation of tennis players is stepping into the arena, giving tough competition to the 36-year-old tennis legend.

Before winning the US Open, the World Number 1 tennis player dropped a retirement bombshell. But now his current coach has intervened to dispel the retirement rumors. He provided a confident 5-year vision for the Serb’s continuation in the sport.

Novak Djokovic’s coach dismisses retirement rumors with a solid future vision

Just a few days ago, the world’s number-one-ranked tennis player shocked everyone when he discussed the subject of his retirement. But now that the Serb has won his 24th Grand Slam title, his present coach Goran Ivanovic was asked in a post-match press conference whether there is a possibility that the new US Open king might announce his retirement after he wins his 25th Grand Slam title.

In response, the 51-year-old Croatian coach explained the future aim that the 36-year-old wanted to accomplish on the court. He also refuted all rumors that his retirement was getting closer.

He said, “That question you have to ask him when he comes very soon. I don’t think so. No, no, he’s planning to play the Olympic Games in Los Angeles. (Laughter.) When is this, 2028? You know what’s going in his head. It’s like 24 hours something to achieve. So I don’t think so. (and him snubbing retirement rumors confidently).” 

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Ivanovic claimed that aside from winning Grand Slam events and breaking records on the court, Djokovic has a 5-year plan. He said that Djokovic wants to be a part of the Olympics. It remains to be seen whether he was joking about it, or was actually serious. However, a few days ago, Djokovic revealed the exact situation when he would take a step back from the tennis world and walk towards his retirement.

When Novak Djokovic made a retirement disclosure 

After scoring a spectacular win against Ben Shelton in the US Open semis, Djokovic shared his thoughts on his future in the sport. Carrying a smile, he highlighted that his words might sound arrogant, but he was not considering retirement for now. He added that with the work and dedication he puts in, age is just a number. However, he added that he might consider retirement when the young guys start beating him in Grand Slam tournaments.

“I feel good physically. I’ve been as good as I’ve been in years & years. Age is just a number. I don’t want to even consider leaving tennis or thinking about an end if I’m still at the top of the game. I’ll probably consider doing that if I get my ass kicked by young guys in Grand Slams in the years to come,” he said.

Although the statement showed commitment to the sport, he also hinted at the time when he could think of retirement. But before that, he still has a long way to go with his tennis talents.

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