Fresh off yet another deep run at the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic was spotted enjoying time at the 2026 Winter Olympics alongside his family, with his next tournament on the tour potentially being the ATP 500 in Doha.

A major theme in the aftermath of his Melbourne campaign, which featured one of the most iconic victories of his career, was how calls for retirement appeared to fuel Djokovic to an even higher level this season.

Djokovic’s Dream Farewell?

Now, the former World No. 1 has hinted at what he would like his final dance as a professional tennis player to look like, with a particular tournament already in mind. While in Italy, Djokovic was asked about the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Smiling, he replied:

“The next Summer Olympics? It’s a long way off, but I want to get there. Remember, you’re always young!”

Djokovic would be 41 years old by the time the next Summer Olympics come around, something he has now repeatedly mentioned as both a goal and a potential tournament to bow out from professional tennis. While the task appears daunting, if anyone could maintain the physical and mental standards required at that age, it would be Djokovic.

A Champion Still Beating the Best

The Serbian has made a career out of defying the odds, something he did at his most recent Olympics as well. In Paris, he captured the gold medal in a tightly contested final against Carlos Alcaraz, a match that remains the Spaniard’s lone loss on Parisian clay in his last 20 matches there.

Just a couple of weeks ago, despite failing to close out the tournament and suffering his first-ever Australian Open final defeat, Djokovic once again stunned the sporting world. He defeated two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner in the semifinals in a five-set classic, snapping a five-match losing streak against the Italian.

With Djokovic still competing at an elite level and his motivation seemingly as high as ever, it should not surprise anyone if, come 2028, the 24-time Slam champion is once again ready to represent Serbia on the biggest stage possible.

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