Novak Djokovic, the Serbian maestro, has just sent shockwaves through the sport’s corridors with a declaration as bold as his forehand strokes. Fresh off a spectacular win against Ben Shelton at the US Open Semi-finals, Djokovic has made a proclamation that can only be described as a major retirement bombshell.
Djokovic, who has consistently dominated the sport for years, revealed his unwavering determination. He has now left the tennis world stunned with his determination to stay at the top of the game, even as he gets older. Only to show that with age, he only seems to be getting better.
Novak Djokovic on his retirement from the ATP tour
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In a candid interview, Djokovic shared his thoughts on his continued success and his future in the sport. Sporting a confident smile, he admitted that his words would probably sound cocky or arrogant, but also revealed that he wasn’t really surprised. The Serbinator believed in the work and dedication he has put in and dismissed retirement speculations.
Novak Djokovic won’t consider retiring until he’s getting his ass kicked by young guys in Grand Slams:
“It probably sounds cocky or arrogant but I’m not really surprised. I know how much work & dedication I put into trying to be in this position. I know I deserve this. I always… pic.twitter.com/9IMhYqcRDV
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) September 9, 2023
He further added, “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.”
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Novak Djokovic’s statement shows his strong commitment to tennis and his desire to keep winning. Even at 36 years old, he continues to impress everyone with his skills and determination. He seems to continue aging like fine wine. However, Djokovic’s parents present a different desire on this subject.
Novak Djokovic’s parents’ perspective on retirement
While Djokovic’s determination to stay at the pinnacle of tennis is evident, his parents, Dijana and Srdjan Djokovic, have a different view. In a heartfelt documentary named “Novak Djokovic – Untold Stories,” his mother, Dijana, shared her perspective. She suggested that the retirement call would obviously be Novak’s. However, she would be content with his career should he hang his racket up right now after winning all the major records in tennis.
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While Novak Djokovic prepares for the US Open finals, his commitment to the game remains strong. The question of when he’ll retire is still up in the air, and it’s a topic that generates a lot of discussion among tennis fans.