Summary
Novak Djokovic is aiming to win a record 25th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, but he does not see this as his only chance. Despite being 38 and facing tough competition, he remains confident in his abilities. Djokovic has also recently stepped away from the tennis players' union he co-founded, citing issues with its direction.
Key Facts
- Djokovic turns 39 in May and is looking to become the oldest men's Grand Slam champion in the Open Era.
- He is currently tied with 24 Grand Slam victories, alongside Australia's Margaret Court.
- Djokovic believes it is not "now or never" to win his 25th title and tries to focus on his past achievements.
- He will start the Australian Open against Pedro Martinez.
- Djokovic recently left the Professional Tennis Players' Association, a union he co-founded in 2020, due to concerns about its direction.
- The PTPA had engaged in legal battles against tennis governing bodies over player welfare issues, but Djokovic was not part of these lawsuits.
- He expressed that he still supports the idea of a players-only representation organization.
