Novak Djokovic reveals stunning retirement plans
38-year-old Novak Djokovic, the undisputed greatest men’s singles tennis player of all time, has shared his retirement plans. Djokovic has dodged the question in recent years. His physical health and geniune uncertainty could be the reasons why.
However, Djokovic has decided when he wants to walk away from the sport, and spoiler alert, it is not in 2026. MORE: Anastasia Potapova’s skimpy Wilson kit attracts attention at Linz What Novak Djokovic said Djokovic said that he wishes “to retire at the 2028 Olympic games with the Serbian flag in my hands. ” The 2024 Olympic gold medalist admitted that Paris win was one of the most significant in his storied career.
He will be 41 years old when the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics get underway on July 14, 2028. Will he be able to defend his singles title? Could Djokovic play doubles and mixed doubles at his last competitive event?
These are questions that only time will answer. The biggest factor will be Djokovic’s physical health. Aug 4, 2024; Paris, France; Novak Djokovic (SRB) celebrates after winning the men’s singles gold medal match against Carlos Alcaraz (not pictured) during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Roland Garros.
Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images The Olympic matches are best-of-three sets which is beneficial and less physically demanding than best-of-five set Grand Slam matches. MORE: Jelena Ostapenko calls out unruly spectator in Linz win over Alexandra Eala What Djokovic’s playing schedule looks like between now and then is also a key question. There were concerns about Rafael Nadal’s 2024 Paris Olympic eligibility because he had been out of the sport for an extended period with injuries.