Most followers had been nervous when Novak Djokovic introduced that he wouldn’t even take part within the Cincinnati Masters 1000, after having already skipped the 'Canadian Open' staged in Toronto.
The Serbian legend – who has not competed in an official match because the semi-final of the Wimbledon Championships in opposition to Jannik Sinner – took an extended trip between Croatia and Greece collectively along with his household and pals, not touching his racket and producing a wave of hypothesis on the internet.
Djokovic practices in Montenegro
The 2025 season allowed Nole to lastly clinch the a centesimal title of his unending profession, but it surely additionally confirmed him how robust it’s to turn out to be the oldest Grand Slam champion in tennis historical past. The boys's tour is managed by Sinner and Alcaraz in the meanwhile, with the Italian and Spaniard having no intention of leaving room for his or her rivals.
The 38-year-old from Belgrade raised his degree as he often does in Main tournaments, however he by no means went past the semifinals and confirmed some indicators of decay from an athletic perspective for the primary time.
Because of this, the 24-time Grand Slam champion has determined to return to motion straight on the US Open, scheduled in Flushing Meadows from August 24 to September 7. Earlier than taking part in the singles in New York, the previous world number one can even take part within the blended doubles match along with Olga Danilovic and will probably be an excellent alternative to check his situation in view of a very necessary match for him.
In the meantime, Novak was noticed throughout a apply session on the courts of Portonovi, a resort positioned in Montenegro. Djokovic gained his newest profession Grand Slam on the US Open in 2023, whereas within the final version he was eradicated within the first week having not but recovered from his wonderful triumph on the Paris Olympics (the place he defeated Alcaraz within the closing).
💪🇷🇸👀🇺🇸 Novak Djokovic preparing for the US Open pic.twitter.com/x7YhiV6MA7
— Olly Tennis 🎾🇬🇧 (@Olly_Tennis_) August 10, 2025
