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Is Novak Djokovic the Greatest Tennis Player of contemporary Era?
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What next for Djokovic after Paris withdrawal?
Novak Djokovic pulling out of the upcoming Paris Masters without giving an explicit reason provides more uncertainty about his plans for the rest of the season.
The 38-year-old Serb was hampered by injury in his most recent ATP tournament, the Shanghai Masters, where he lost to qualifier Valentin Vacherot in the semi-finals.
Djokovic also had to retire from his match against Taylor Fritz at the Six Kings Slam exhibition in Saudi Arabia last week.
On Tuesday, the 24-time major champion announced he had decided to withdraw from the Paris Masters, the final ATP 1000 event of the season which starts next week.
"Dear Paris, unfortunately I'll not compete at this year's Paris Masters," Djokovic wrote on social media.
"I have amazing memories and great success over the years, especially being able to conquer the title seven times."
Djokovic's statement did not offer any reason why exactly he is not playing, but he hinted in Saudi that he would skip Paris in order to potentially elongate his season.
Appearing at an ATP 250 event in Athens - a tournament owned by his family and relocated from Belgrade - is Djokovic's main focus.
It looks unlikely he will miss an event with such an emotional pull unless his physical problems are too great.
Following that is the season-ending ATP Finals in Turin.
Djokovic has qualified as the third best player on the men's tour, behind Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, despite only showing up at only 12 tournaments this season.
Skipping an event he has already won seven times might be a more logical decision for Djokovic, who has repeatedly emphasised how creating further "history" is his priority now.
After pulling out of the Saudi match, Djokovic was non-committal about his upcoming schedule.
"Now it's rest and really addressing some of the issues I have with my body," said the world number five.
"Then hopefully playing the last couple of tournaments of the season, let's see."
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Novak is a great example of discipline.
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I think Roger Federer is the greatest of all time. Novak is 2nd. 
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Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from his planned Australian Open warm-up tournament as he is "not quite physically ready to compete".
The Serb great, 38, was set to play at next week's Adelaide International as he gears up for his latest bid for a standalone record 25th Grand Slam singles title.
Djokovic has won 10 of his 24 majors at the Australian Open but lost in the semi-finals on his past two appearances.
He has scaled down his playing time in recent years to attempt to be fresh for the Grand Slams.
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The Serb great, 38, was set to play at next week's Adelaide International as he gears up for his latest bid for a standalone record 25th Grand Slam singles title.
Djokovic has won 10 of his 24 majors at the Australian Open but lost in the semi-finals on his past two appearances.
He has scaled down his playing time in recent years to attempt to be fresh for the Grand Slams.
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he needs to retire, he can't beat sinner or alcaraz anyore, more likely going to get badly injured
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Djokovic targets elusive 25th Slam at age of 38
Novak Djokovic says he does not think the forthcoming Australian Open is "now or never" for his hopes of winning a standalone all-time record 25th Grand Slam title.
Djokovic, 38, has been tied on 24 major victories with Australia's Margaret Court since his last triumph at the 2023 US Open.
Unsurprisingly, the Serb has shown signs of decline in recent years, yet still managed to reach the semi-finals of all four Grand Slams last year.
Given he is a record 10-time men's champion in Melbourne, and has had plenty of recovery time going into the first major of the season, the consensus is that the Australian Open represents his best chance of landing the elusive record-breaking title.
"There has been a lot of talk about the 25th, but I try to focus myself on what I have achieved, not what I'm possibly achieving," Djokovic, who is seeded fourth at Melbourne Park, said.
"I hope it comes to that [winning 25], but 24 is also not a bad number. I have to appreciate that and remind myself of the amazing career I had."
Djokovic has never made a secret of his desire to achieve even more history, but is now attempting to release some of the "unnecessary" pressure he places on himself to surpass Court.
He starts his latest bid against Spain's Pedro Martinez in Monday's night session on Rod Laver Arena.
"I don't think it's needed for me to really go far in terms of make-it-or-break-it or a now-or-never type of mentality," said Djokovic, who is aiming to become the oldest Grand Slam men's champion in the Open Era.
"Neither does that allow me to excel and perform my best."
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Novak Djokovic says he does not think the forthcoming Australian Open is "now or never" for his hopes of winning a standalone all-time record 25th Grand Slam title.
Djokovic, 38, has been tied on 24 major victories with Australia's Margaret Court since his last triumph at the 2023 US Open.
Unsurprisingly, the Serb has shown signs of decline in recent years, yet still managed to reach the semi-finals of all four Grand Slams last year.
Given he is a record 10-time men's champion in Melbourne, and has had plenty of recovery time going into the first major of the season, the consensus is that the Australian Open represents his best chance of landing the elusive record-breaking title.
"There has been a lot of talk about the 25th, but I try to focus myself on what I have achieved, not what I'm possibly achieving," Djokovic, who is seeded fourth at Melbourne Park, said.
"I hope it comes to that [winning 25], but 24 is also not a bad number. I have to appreciate that and remind myself of the amazing career I had."
Djokovic has never made a secret of his desire to achieve even more history, but is now attempting to release some of the "unnecessary" pressure he places on himself to surpass Court.
He starts his latest bid against Spain's Pedro Martinez in Monday's night session on Rod Laver Arena.
"I don't think it's needed for me to really go far in terms of make-it-or-break-it or a now-or-never type of mentality," said Djokovic, who is aiming to become the oldest Grand Slam men's champion in the Open Era.
"Neither does that allow me to excel and perform my best."
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He wont get the magic 25 grand slams, just too old, too many niggling injuries and sinner & alcaraz qre comfortably better
He is still comfortably the 3rd best player in the world, which is quite impressive at 38. However, to win #25, he needs to avoid both Sinner and Alcaraz, and the chances of that happening are very slim, as they are comfortably the two best players in the world. I think this is the final year for Djokovic to win #25, and his best chance is at the Australian Open, which starts tomorrow.
Roger Federer is my all-time favourite sportsperson, but objectively speaking, Djokovic is better, at least statistically.I think Roger Federer is the greatest of all time. Novak is 2nd.
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Stats don't always show us a full picture.
For example, stats show Tendulkar has most runs. But, it doesn't mean he is the best.
I think Federer is the greatest tennis player of all time when all factors are considered.
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Djokovic registers 100th Australian Open win
Novak Djokovic delivered a serving masterclass as he registered his 100th victory at the Australian Open with a straight-set win over Spain's Pedro Martinez.
The world number four, who is bidding for a standalone record 25th Grand Slam singles title, only dropped five points out of 57 on serve across a two-hour exhibition of serving excellence.
The 38-year-old produced eight holds to love, only lost one point in each of the second and third sets and won 93% of points behind his first serve - all while maintaining a first-serve percentage of 77%.
The 10-time champion fittingly closed out the win with his 14th ace of the night, triumphing 6-3 6-2 6-2.
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Novak Djokovic delivered a serving masterclass as he registered his 100th victory at the Australian Open with a straight-set win over Spain's Pedro Martinez.
The world number four, who is bidding for a standalone record 25th Grand Slam singles title, only dropped five points out of 57 on serve across a two-hour exhibition of serving excellence.
The 38-year-old produced eight holds to love, only lost one point in each of the second and third sets and won 93% of points behind his first serve - all while maintaining a first-serve percentage of 77%.
The 10-time champion fittingly closed out the win with his 14th ace of the night, triumphing 6-3 6-2 6-2.
Australian Open 2026 results: Novak Djokovic beats Pedro Martinez for 100th win at tournament
Novak Djokovic delivers a serving masterclass in his 100th Australian Open victory - a straight-set first-round win over Spain's Pedro Martinez.
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Mensik withdrawal sends Djokovic into last eight
Novak Djokovic's hopes of a standalone record 25th Grand Slam title have been boosted after his fourth-round opponent Jakub Mensik withdrew from the Australian Open with an abdominal injury.
Djokovic was scheduled to face the 20-year-old Czech during Monday's evening session in Melbourne but he will now progress straight through to the quarter-finals.
He will face either fifth seed Lorenzo Musetti of Italy or American ninth seed Taylor Fritz in the last eight.
The news follows the withdrawal of two-time champion Naomi Osaka on Saturday, while others - such as 2025 winner Jannik Sinner - have struggled in the heat, which is forecast to rise as high as 42C on Tuesday.
Should the remainder of the draw go with seedings, 38-year-old Serb Djokovic could then come up against Sinner in the semi-finals and world number one Carlos Alcaraz in the final.
His most recent Grand Slam success came at the 2023 US Open and he is currently level with Margaret Court on 24 major titles.
Djokovic, who is yet to drop a set at this year's Australian Open, went out in the semi-finals of all four Grand Slams in 2025.
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Novak Djokovic's hopes of a standalone record 25th Grand Slam title have been boosted after his fourth-round opponent Jakub Mensik withdrew from the Australian Open with an abdominal injury.
Djokovic was scheduled to face the 20-year-old Czech during Monday's evening session in Melbourne but he will now progress straight through to the quarter-finals.
He will face either fifth seed Lorenzo Musetti of Italy or American ninth seed Taylor Fritz in the last eight.
The news follows the withdrawal of two-time champion Naomi Osaka on Saturday, while others - such as 2025 winner Jannik Sinner - have struggled in the heat, which is forecast to rise as high as 42C on Tuesday.
Should the remainder of the draw go with seedings, 38-year-old Serb Djokovic could then come up against Sinner in the semi-finals and world number one Carlos Alcaraz in the final.
His most recent Grand Slam success came at the 2023 US Open and he is currently level with Margaret Court on 24 major titles.
Djokovic, who is yet to drop a set at this year's Australian Open, went out in the semi-finals of all four Grand Slams in 2025.
Australian Open 2026: Novak Djokovic into last eight as Jakub Mensik withdraws with injury
Novak Djokovic moves through to the Australian Open quarter-finals as fourth-round opponent Jakub Mensik pulls out with an abdominal injury.
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