Djokovic draws inspiration from LeBron James and Cristiano Ronaldo to extend his career
Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic has expressed his admiration for the longevity of sports figures like LeBron James and Cristiano Ronaldo, which motivates him to extend his professional career until the age of 40.Djokovic, who will participate in the Six Kings Slam in Saudi Arabia, highlighted the impressive career of James, still active at 40 years old, and Ronaldo, as well as the example of Tom Brady, who played until his early 40s. The 38-year-old Serbian tennis player has acknowledged that these figures are a source of inspiration to continue in his career. Although Djokovic hasn’t won a Grand Slam title in the last two years, surpassed by Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, he is not considering retirement. His goal is to conquer a 25th Grand Slam title, breaking the record for the most individual titles in the history of tennis. Djokovic has expressed his intention to participate in all four Grand Slams in 2026, which could extend his career until 2027 if he plays beyond the age of 40. In addition to his ambition on the court, Djokovic, co-founder of the Professional Tennis Players Association, seeks to influence the sport for its improvement. The tennis player also expressed his enthusiasm for the future of tennis and his desire to be part of the changes that are coming in the next few years.Longevity is one of my biggest motivations. I really want to see how far I can go.
Novak Djokovic
