Novak Djokovic has made some honest statements about Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner's ability to break his records. Alcaraz, who is currently ranked third in the ATP rankings, and Sinner, who is ranked first, have been generating a lot of buzz in the tennis world recently.
Djokovic has etched his name in tennis history with an astonishing 24 Grand Slam titles, including 10 Australian Opens, three French Opens, seven Wimbledon and four US Opens – making him the most successful player of all time. And in the 2024 season, he added the final piece to his legacy by claiming his long-awaited Olympic gold medal in Paris.
Djokovic has always embraced the new generation of players with open arms, including the likes of Grigor Dimitrov, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev, Alexander Zverev and Dominic Thiem. And of course he continues to support the rise of Alcaraz and Siner.
In an interview with GQ Sports On Thursday, January 9, the Serbian tennis star casually noted that although his records may seem unbreakable to some, he believes both Alcaraz and… sin He could be the one to step into his shoes in the future.
“It's very early. But, you know, people say my records will never be broken. I doubt it. I mean Carlos could really be the next guy up. Even Yannick.” Djokovic said.
He also stressed that if Sinner and Alcaraz prioritize fitness and take care of their bodies, they can achieve success in the long run.
He added: “If they take care of the body, if they do things in a proper way, and focus on longevity, in the long term, they can do it.”
At only 21 years old, Spanish He has already won four Grand Slam titles – two at Wimbledon, one at the US Open, and one at the French Open. Commenting on this wonderful achievement, Djokovic said:
“Carlos has done something that no one in history has done at such a young age. So the odds are with him. He will complete his Grand Slam career very soon.”
Novak Djokovic could face Carlos Alcaraz in qualifying and Jannik Sinner in 2025 Australian Open final
Novak Djokovic He will start his campaign against Nishesh Basavardi at the Australian Open on Sunday, January 12. The pair have never met before on the ATP Tour, so it will be an interesting encounter.
If Djokovic wins, he will meet Pavel Kotov in the second round, followed by a possible match in the third round with Reilly Opelka or Tomas Machak. Grigor Dimitrov or Jiri Lehica will be waiting for him in the fourth round.
If the Serbian advances to the quarter-finals, he could face his toughest test yet in a highly anticipated showdown with Carlos Alcaraz. Alternatively, he could face Sebastian Korda or 2024 US Open semi-finalist Jack Draper.
In the semifinals, the 24-time Grand Slam champion could face tough opponents like Alexander Zverev, Casper Ruud, or Tommy Paul. If he reaches the final, he could face world number one Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev, Taylor Fritz or Alex de Minaur.
Edited by Pritha Ghosh
