Andy Roddick thinks Novak Djokovic isn’t interested in ATP rankings anymore, as he’s entered a new chapter in his career. Djokovic used to play a lot of tournaments, winning 40 Masters titles, more than anyone else. But now, at 37 years old, his priorities have changed.
This year, Djokovic only participated in four out of nine Masters-1000 events. He recently played at the Shanghai Masters but lost to Jannik Sinner in the final match. Now he focuses mainly on Grand Slams and playing for Serbia, saying he’s done with tournaments like the ATP Finals.
Despite this shift in focus, Djokovic still takes part in some exhibition matches. He recently played against Grigor Dimitrov and will join Juan Martin Del Potro’s farewell match on December 1st in Buenos Aires. Fans might feel curious about how these choices will shape his legacy.
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| rs Novak Djokovic | 37 | 8,360 | 18 - 6 |
Djokovic’s New Path:
Last week, Djokovic was one of six players at the Six Kings Slam exhibition in Saudi Arabia with stars like Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz. This event marked his last game against Nadal before Nadal retires after the Davis Cup Finals next month. After their match, Djokovic shared an emotional message for his longtime rival.
On Andy Roddick’s podcast, he explained that Djokovic doesn’t care about rankings anymore because he’s been No. 1 longer than anyone else ever has been. “He’s going to try to juggle the schedule,” Roddick said, noting that Novak is picking events carefully and skipping places like Paris and Turin.
Roddick also mentioned that Tommy Paul could benefit from this since Djokovic may not compete at the ATP Finals in Turin. “Now,” Roddick mused humorously about math skills, “if someone ahead of you isn’t playing… you’re ninth.” Fans might think this opens doors for other players like Paul.
Djokovic’s choices make sense given what he’s said before; he wants to focus on specific matches rather than every tournament available. Do you agree with how Novak is choosing his path?
