“I’m talking like this because I went through my own experiences where I tried to be someone else when I was breaking through on the tour.<\/p>\n
“I tried to be a likeable guy. I was doing impersonations, which, I think they’re fun. I was always doing them. People were really not accepting me as a third guy.<\/p>\n
“The Federer and Nadal era was so strong in their rivalry and there was no room for the third guy. But I made some room, I created some room. And it was amazing, the ‘Big Three’ and the golden era that we created.<\/p>\n
“I feel like when they retired, also part of me left. So, I had to kind of reinvent myself, find new inspirations. And the reason why I still keep on going is also to see how far I can push my own bar, setting my own path.”<\/p>\n
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Watch as ecstatic Djokovic collapses to ground after beating Alcaraz for Olympic gold<\/p>\n
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Djokovic reached the semi-finals at all four Grand Slams in 2025, but arguably his biggest success in the last two years came at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games<\/a>.The Serbian claimed an elusive gold medal by beating Carlos Alcaraz in the gold medal match<\/a>, and has not ruled out an appearance at the Los Angeles Games in 2028.<\/p>\n “I do want to keep on going,” he continued. “The LA Olympics 2028 is kind of a guiding star, but honestly, there is no limit. So, let’s see. You know what I mean? Let’s just keep going.<\/p>\n “I love hitting the tennis ball and I love competing. I was saying to the guys that I was talking to, the greats in football, that it’s really about passion and love, and as long as you really feel like you’re playing on a high level and your body holds on, why not?<\/p>\n “People love to talk and speculate about retirement, because, okay, people love to talk. But at the end of the day, I feel like I’m still contributing to the growth of tennis. That is a beautiful job.”<\/p>\n ‘Good friends off-court’ – Sinner balances Alcaraz rivalry with friendship after ATP Finals win<\/p>\n Video credit: SNTV<\/p>\n Djokovic’s immediate focus is on competing with Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, with each winning two of the four majors this calendar year.<\/p>\n “I feel like there’s a change in tennis as well that I want to be part of,” he added. “So, yeah, I’m still good. I’m up for more.<\/p>\n “The younger guys are there. Of course, they’re great. [Sinner and Alcaraz] is the new big rivalry that came up. I just love seeing different generations come and go. I’m still there, so I love to observe.”<\/p>\n![\"picture\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-b8edf08f-94b4-46a9-a9de-6dc753e99032-85-2560-1440.jpeg\")
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