Novak Djokovic Tipped for Retirement After Australian Open as Alcaraz–Sinner Threat Persists Is Novak Djokovic going to retire in the next season? Join us as we go through the tennis analysts' podcast

Novak Djokovic has remained a fan-favorite for decades now. But with the rise of powerhouses like Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz , he had to face disappointing defeats in the recent tournaments. Take the 2025 US Open semifinal, for example. The Serbian wasn’t able to match Alcaraz’s rhythm, and his gas tank emptied by the third set. This is the extent that his age has brought him to. And this has added fuel to talks about his retirement.

Of course, the 38-year-old is nowhere near calling it quits. And he has been pretty vocal about it. He once claimed , “I’m not giving up on Grand Slams, I’m going to continue fighting. I still want to play a full Grand Slam season next year.” The four Grand Slams hold a lot more significance for Djokovic than any other major tournament.