Novak Djokovic‘s 2024 season didn’t bring any Grand Slam victories, but his previous coach, Goran Ivanisevic, advises against dismissing him. Djokovic has a reputation for winning big tournaments. From 2011 to 2023, he snagged at least one Grand Slam title every year except for 2017.
This year mirrored that exception; he left without a major trophy. He reached the semi-finals in Australia and the quarter-finals in France but couldn’t compete due to an injury. His only final was at Wimbledon, and he exited early from the US Open in the third round.
Despite these setbacks, Djokovic continued playing and made it to the Shanghai Masters final. However, Jannik Sinner stopped him from claiming his 100th career title there. In March, Djokovic also ended his partnership with Ivanisevic and played most of the season without a coach.
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇷🇸 Novak Djokovic | 37 | 8,360 | 18 - 6 |
New Chapter Ahead:
Djokovic has decided not to participate in the 2024 ATP Finals to concentrate on Grand Slams and representing Serbia. Ivanisevic recently shared with SportKlub that even though Sinner and Alcaraz are formidable players now, Novak still belongs among them when he’s determined to play.
Fans might think it’s just a matter of time before Djokovic returns stronger than ever! Motivation is key for him; if he keeps it up, his skills and experience will keep him competitive despite being 37 years old.
His ranking could be another hurdle since skipping many tournaments means he’ll end outside the Top 8 on the ATP Tour this year. This positioning might pit him against top players like Alcaraz or Sinner earlier in major competitions.
Ivanisevic remains optimistic: “Can Novak do it? Yes, he can.” He’s glad not having to cheer against Djokovic unless something unexpected happens—like switching sports entirely!
What do you think about Novak’s chances next year?
