Novak Djokovic remains one of tennis’ best-performing players, despite having failed to win an ATP title this year.
However, all of the Grand Slams and Masters events of 2024 were inconsequential really, when compared to his ultimate goal: the Olympic gold medal.
Having since achieved that feat, many question what is left for him to accomplish within the sport.
Novak Djokovic has now offered his thoughts.
Speaking to La Nacion, the Serbian superstar was once again asked about his retirement.
However, this time, he was far more concrete in his answer, even apologising to fans who have lobbied for his exit from the sport.
He claimed: ‘The question is legitimate. Inside me, I feel like I still have more Grand Slams to win. What still pushes me to compete, especially in the Grand Slams, is the feeling that I can be a candidate to win it.
And also for my country. I love playing the Davis Cup for Serbia.
‘When I have to motivate myself, there are two issues: one is to continue believing that I have the ability to continue in the fight for the majors and win them. And second: tennis is still my biggest platform to do other things that interest me and share the messages that interest me, whether they are related to tennis, society, some entrepreneurship that I have, something that seriously builds my legacy, my brand.
‘I still feel that I enjoy the process and it generates all these benefits, so why not do it?
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