Legendary tennis player hints at retirement?
Álvaro Hernández
Dailysports's expert
After being knocked out in the round of 32 at the French Open, 39-year-old Novak Djokovic spoke to reporters about what lies ahead for him.
Details: Yesterday, May 29, in the third round of Roland Garros, the legendary Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic lost to the world number 30, Brazil's João Fonseca, despite leading two sets to none.
At the post-match press conference, Djokovic opened up about his feelings after the match: Novak described the encounter as unbelievable and admitted it was hard to come to terms with the defeat, especially after holding a two-set lead. He paid tribute to his opponent, emphasizing that Fonseca produced outstanding tennis in the crucial moments and fully deserved the win.
The Serbian star noted that his three-month absence from the court due to injury made it more challenging to adapt to the demanding clay surface. Nevertheless, considering all the circumstances, he expressed satisfaction with his performance.
When asked directly whether fans would see him in Paris next year and if he was ready to accept this match as his last at the tournament, Djokovic twice responded with a succinct "I don't know."
The 39-year-old has claimed 24 Grand Slam titles: 10 Australian Open crowns, 3 Roland Garros wins, 4 US Open titles, and 7 Wimbledon trophies.
See also: Another shocker! Novak Djokovic falls to world No. 30 and exits Roland Garros