Novak Djokovic continues to compete at the highest level on the ATP Tour, aged 38.
Despite currently being the second-oldest player in the top 50, Djokovic has qualified for the semifinals of all four Grand Slams in 2025.
Thanks to his performances at the major tournaments, the Serbian star sits third in the ‘Live’ Race to Turin, and is on course to qualify for the ATP Finals.
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Most athletes at Djokovic’s age are either retired or nearing retirement, although the 24-time major champion doesn’t look ready to hang up his racket just yet.
Sharing his thoughts, Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley has hinted at when he’s expecting the world number seven to retire.
Craig Tiley doesn’t think Novak Djokovic will retire from tennis ‘any time soon’
During an interview with ‘Clay’, Tiley gave his verdict on Djokovic’s future retirement plans.
“I hope it’s a long time from now, though. He’s still performing at an extremely high level,” he said.
“I don’t see Novak retiring any time soon.
“He’s at the top of his game.”
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Tiley did, however, suggest that the event already has plans in place for Djokovic’s farewell.
“All I can say is it’s going to be big,” he said.
“When the time comes… we do have some ideas! It would be premature to share them now.”
It’s no surprise Tiley and the Australian Open are planning on going ‘big’ for Djokovic’s retirement ceremony, considering he’s the event’s greatest ever player.
Novak Djokovic’s record at the Australian Open
Djokovic has performed brilliantly at all four Grand Slams, but his record in Melbourne is truly remarkable, winning 91% of his matches.
Grand SlamTimes wonLatest performanceWin/Loss recordWin %Australian Open10SF – 202599-1091%French Open3SF – 2025101-1786%Wimbledon7SF – 2025102-1389%US Open4SF – 2025*95-1487%Novak Djokovic’s record at Grand Slams
Djokovic has won ten Australian Open titles during his career, more than any other player.
Novak Djokovic’s Australian Open title wins2008 – Beat Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-62011 – Beat Andy Murray, 6-4, 6-2, 6-32012 – Beat Rafael Nadal, 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-52013 – Beat Andy Murray, 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-22015 – Beat Andy Murray, 7-6, 6-7, 6-3, 6-02016 – Beat Andy Murray, 6-1, 7-5, 7-62019 – Beat Rafael Nadal, 6-3, 6-2, 6-32020 – Beat Dominic Thiem, 6-4, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-42021 – Beat Daniil Medvedev, 7-5, 6-2, 6-22023 – Beat Stefanos Tsitsipas, 6-3, 7-6, 7-6
To put into context just how difficult it is to win ten titles, the earliest age two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner could match the feat is 31.
That is, if he wins the next eight titles in a row…
The likelihood is that Djokovic’s record will stand strong for some time, having played some of the best tennis of his career in Melbourne.
As the record holder, Djokovic will surely return to Australia searching for an 11th title in 2026, but how many more years does the Serb have left in him?
Novak Djokovic could play at the 2028 Olympic Games
During an interview with Slaven Bilic earlier this year, Djokovic outlined his intentions to play at the 2028 Olympics.
“The only thing I currently have in my vision it’s interesting when we talk about those achievements and the Olympics, which stand out alongside the Davis Cup. What gives me motivation is the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles and playing for my country,” he said.
“And yes, the Grand Slam tournaments, but not even they motivate me as much as the Olympics.”
Djokovic finally got his hands on Olympic gold in Paris last year, defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the final.
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If he is to compete in Los Angeles, he’ll do so at the age of 40, a testament to his longevity in the sport.
Whether Djokovic is still playing at that point remains to be seen, but you certainly wouldn’t put it past him.
The 2028 Olympic Games are scheduled to begin on Friday, July 14, 2028.