A World Without the Big Three or Big Four
A World Without the Big Three or Big Four
Today, Novak Djokovic announced that he plans to continue playing tennis for many more years. The Serbian star aims to expand his schedule for the ATP Tour 2025 and has set his sights on overcoming the “new guardians” of the tennis world, led by Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.
The 2024 season was a challenging year for Djokovic, even though he secured a gold medal in the men’s singles at the Olympics. Failing to win a Grand Slam title and dropping to seventh in the ATP Rankings, Djokovic is determined to reclaim his rightful place at the top.
“I want to start the new season on a strong note, play more consistently across all tournaments, and compete more than I did last year. Hopefully, my level of play will also improve,” Djokovic shared. “I’m looking forward to winning more titles and regaining my spot in the rankings where it belongs.”
A World Without the Big Three or Big Four
The 2025 season marks the first time Djokovic will step onto the court without any of his familiar rivals from the Big Three or the extended Big Four. Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal both retired last season, while Roger Federer bid farewell to the sport in 2022.
Now, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have emerged as the primary contenders standing in Djokovic’s way as he pursues more Grand Slam titles. However, despite turning 38 in May, Djokovic shows no intention of retiring. He has set his sights on securing an 11th Australian Open title and his 25th Grand Slam victory.
“With the way I feel right now, I believe I can continue playing at a high level for many more years. But I can’t predict how long this motivation will last. For now, I still love the sport and enjoy being on the court,” Djokovic said.
Brisbane International 2025
Djokovic is currently in Australia preparing for the Brisbane International 2025, the opening tournament of the new season. This will also be Djokovic’s first official event since losing to Jannik Sinner in the Shanghai Masters final last October.
In the opening round at the Queensland Tennis Centre, Djokovic will face Rinky Hijikata, the world No. 73 and a wild-card entry from the host nation. Alongside his singles campaign, Djokovic will also pair up with Nick Kyrgios, once known as the “bad boy” of tennis, in the doubles event.
Kyrgios, who has played only one singles match in the past two years due to knee, foot, and wrist injuries, sees this as an opportunity to prepare for his doubles partnership with Thanasi Kokkinakis at the upcoming Australian Open.
Aiming to Make History
With his current determination and motivation, Novak Djokovic hopes not only to claim more titles but also to solidify his legacy as a living legend of the tennis world. All eyes will be on him in Brisbane, where Djokovic’s new journey officially begins.
