What on Earth is Novak Djokovic Doing?

Contrary to expectations of adding another Grand Slam title and achieving more success with the Serbian national team, tennis legend Novak Djokovic shared surprising insights ahead of the upcoming 2025 tennis season. In an interview with Tennis Australia, the 37-year-old tennis star expressed: “I hope to win more titles and improve my ranking to reclaim my rightful position.”

A Tumultuous 2024 Season

The year 2024 was a rollercoaster for Novak Djokovic. He earned a gold medal at the Paris Olympics but failed to claim any ATP titles. Despite reaching the finals at Wimbledon and the Shanghai Masters, the Serbian player couldn’t secure victory. Djokovic concluded the season ranked 7th globally – a significant decline for a player who had dominated the ATP rankings for over a decade.

Major Changes for the 2025 Season

To reverse this trend, Djokovic announced substantial changes. He revealed that Andy Murray would join his coaching team and outlined plans to adjust his 2025 tournament schedule. Djokovic is set to participate in more events, starting with the Brisbane International, where he will compete in both singles and doubles alongside Nick Kyrgios. Additionally, Djokovic confirmed his attendance at the ATP 500 Doha tournament in February.

Djokovic’s Road to Recovery and Ambitions

Speaking at a press conference before the Brisbane ATP 250, Djokovic said: “I took a few months off from official matches to recover and regain my form. Brisbane is a fantastic tournament that attracts top players. I hope to play plenty of matches here to prepare for the Australian Open.”

Djokovic also emphasized his enduring passion for tennis: “I still love this sport and the feeling of competing. But how long I’ll continue playing is unpredictable. It could be a few more seasons – who knows?”

Novak Djokovic’s determination to regain his top form and his partnership with Andy Murray signal a promising chapter for fans eagerly awaiting his return to the pinnacle of the tennis world.