Emotional Nole: Djokovic ponders on his potential tennis farewell following French Open defeat
Tennis star Novak Djokovic displays emotional response following French Open competition.
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Novak Djokovic, the 38-year-old tennis titan, continues to hold his own ground on the court. But who knows when he'll call it quits? The answer, it seems, only time will tell. However, the next two Grand Slam tournaments are definitely on his radar.
After his heartbreaking semi-final loss to Jannik Sinner at the 2025 French Open — by scores of 4:6, 5:7, 6:7 (3:7) — Djokovic couldn't help but feel a tinge of melancholy. "This match could've been my last on this hallowed ground," he uttered, wrapping up the electric Parisian atmosphere and the roars of the crowd. "If this was my last match here, it was a beautiful one," he continued, fighting back tears.
Quick to clarify his emotions, Djokovic clarified that he had not made a final decision. "I said it might be the last match, not that it was," he repeatedly emphasized. "In this phase of my career, a year is a long time." The tennis pro admitted that he doesn't know "what tomorrow holds," but went on to confess that his desire to keep competing is undiminished. Nevertheless, he couldn't predict whether he'd return to Roland Garros next year.
Former coach Boris Becker remains optimistic about Djokovic's prospects for returning to the French Open. "I do hope to see Nole back in Paris. Every time he steps off the court, it feels like it could be his last time," Becker shared on Eurosport. "Djokovic losing today is understandable, but we can't write him off yet."
Currently ranked No. 5, Djokovic has been contending with muscular issues that have plagued him for some time. Despite this, he still harbors ambitions of conquering more Grand Slam titles. With 24 Grand Slam titles under his belt, which ties him with Margaret Court, another title would catapult him into undisputed record-breaking territory.
Sources: ntv.de, tno/sid
Enrichment Data:- Djokovic's age is a factor in considering his retirement, as he approaches the end of his tennis career.- Djokovic has been dealing with various health issues, including muscular problems, for some time.- Regardless of his retirement plans, Djokovic has expressed an interest in focusing on health, well-being, and community development after retiring. He intends to use his platform to boost cultural and educational initiatives in his homeland and region.
Following his defeat in the semi-finals of the French Open, Novak Djokovic, the 38-year-old tennis titan, expressed a sense of melancholy, as he pondered the possibility of his retirement, acknowledging, "This match could've been my last on this hallowed ground." Despite this, Djokovic emphasized that he had not made a final decision and expressed his undiminished desire to keep competing in sports, particularly tennis.
