Novak Djokovic, ranked No. 6 ATP, is in the race for the Roland Garros trophy — a title that would see him surpass another major tennis milestone: the record for most Grand Slam titles, which he equaled in 2023 at the US Open. Under the pressure of breaking that record and facing speculation about a possible retirement, the 38-year-old Serbian star has been defended by WTA world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, who stated that he still has the potential to compete at the top level for many more years.”
Djokovic had a solid start to the season, reaching the semifinals at the Australian Open and the final in Miami. However, the transition to clay didn’t go as the former world No. 1 had hoped. During the clay season, he suffered early exits — losing his opening matches in both Monte Carlo and Madrid — but managed to claim the Geneva title (ATP 250), marking the 100th trophy of his career.”
“At Roland Garros, Djokovic has reached the quarterfinals, where he faces 28-year-old Alexander Zverev, the No. 3 seed.
Novak Djokovic, defended by the world No. 1: ‘Just let him play. Let his greatness shine and inspire the next generations.’
Aryna Sabalenka is among those who say Djokovic is under immense pressure, especially regarding the possibility of his retirement. This comes as three of the other legendary ‘Big Four’ — Roger Federer, Andy Murray, and Rafael Nadal — have already stepped away from the game. A special ceremony was held for Nadal at this year’s Roland Garros, the Grand Slam.
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