The number of Grand Slams McEnroe predicted for Djokovic after No.24
American legend believed Serbian could add at least three more majors John McEnroe has long been known for speaking his mind, and one of his boldest takes came shortly after Novak Djokovic secured his 24th Grand Slam title at the US Open in 2023. At the time, Djokovic had just completed a remarkable season, coming within one match of achieving a Calendar Slam.
Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images American legend believed Serbian could add at least three more majors John McEnroe has long been known for speaking his mind, and one of his boldest takes came shortly after Novak Djokovic secured his 24th Grand Slam title at the US Open in 2023. At the time, Djokovic had just completed a remarkable season, coming within one match of achieving a Calendar Slam.
With his physical condition and consistency still at an elite level, McEnroe was optimistic about what could come next for the Serbian. McEnroe backed Djokovic to add multiple majors Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Speaking after that historic win in New York, McEnroe suggested Djokovic was far from finished at the top level. He stated: “I don’t know how many more he’s going to win, but it’s hard to see him not win a minimum of two or three more.
” He reinforced his reasoning by comparing Djokovic to rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, both of whom won three Grand Slams after turning 35. “Novak is probably the best of those three athletically,” he added, pointing to his durability and ability to stay injury-free for long stretches. New generation halts Djokovic’s momentum However, that projection has not materialised so far.
Since lifting his 24th major, Djokovic has been unable to secure another title, with the rise of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner reshaping the men’s game. The Serbian has still remained competitive, reaching two Grand Slam finals and several semi-finals. Yet, across his last nine appearances at majors, he has been eliminated five times by either Alcaraz or Sinner, while also retiring injured in three events.