Follow us on Google Discover Novak Djokovic continues his stunning career at this week’s Six Kings Slam, joining the likes of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in Riyadh.
The trio have been among the dominant forces on the ATP Tour in 2025, with Sinner and Alcaraz combining to win each of the four Grand Slam titles.
Djokovic admitted struggling against Sinner and Alcaraz in best-of-five matches, which was certainly the case on the biggest stage this year.
He hugely impressively reached the semifinals of all four Grand Slams, but Djokovic lost to either Sinner or Alcaraz on three occasions.
Djokovic wants to ‘keep going’ amid the rise of the two superstars, and despite turning 38 earlier this year.
Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty ImagesTim Henman suggests when Novak Djokovic should retire from tennis
Former British number one Tim Henman, who retired in 2007, has now discussed the legendary Serbian’s current situation.
He told Tennis365: “He made four Grand Slam semi-finals this year and that is a phenomenal achievement, but when you have played five matches to get there and then you are coming up against these youngsters who are at the peak of their powers, he’s not been able to come up with the solutions.
“What I always say about these great players is they should play as long as they want. They have earned the right to play as long as they want. If they are enjoying it, keep playing.
“It’s the best job in the world. You are a long time retired. It will be interesting to see how Djokovic approaches 2026, what his schedule is like and his level of play.”
Why Novak Djokovic is very unlikely to win a record 25th Grand Slam title
Djokovic has understandably dropped his level in recent times, although that has been heightened by the rise of Sinner and Alcaraz.
The veteran has, however, often represented their greatest challenge, for which Djokovic deserves huge praise.
He also deserves credit for claiming a 100th ATP title this season, which arrived at Geneva two days after his 38th birthday.
Reaching that milestone was undoubtedly on his list of priorities, as will be clinching a record 25th Grand Slam title.
Novak Djokovic won four of his first five meetings with Jannik Sinner, but hasn’t beaten the Italian since 2023 👀
Sinner has beaten him in four semi-finals and a final since 🔥 pic.twitter.com/wRXBqcDB9m
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With such a win, the Serbian would move beyond Margaret Court for the player with the most Grand Slam successes of all time.
But such a feat is becoming increasingly difficult to the point of being near-impossible, given both his declining performances with age and the dominance of Alcaraz and Sinner.