Djokovic draws inspiration from LeBron and Ronaldo to extend his career
The Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic has revealed that he feels motivated by the careers of athletes like LeBron James and Cristiano Ronaldo, which drives him to continue competing professionally with the goal of reaching the age of 40.Djokovic, who participated in the Joy Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, prior to his participation in the Six Kings Slam, highlighted the impressive relevance of figures like LeBron James, still active at 40 years old, and Cristiano Ronaldo. He also mentioned Tom Brady, who remained active until the age of 40, as a source of inspiration. Despite not having won a Grand Slam title for two years, surpassed by Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, Djokovic is not considering retirement. His goal is to win his 25th Grand Slam title, which would break the record for the most individual titles in tennis history. Djokovic’s statements contrast with his comments after some defeats in Grand Slams this year, where he suggested the possibility of retiring. However, he has also expressed his intention to play all four Grand Slams in 2026, which would extend his career at least until 2027. In addition to his ambition on the court, Djokovic, co-founder of the Professional Tennis Players Association in 2020, seeks to use his influence to improve the sport. The top tennis players are pressuring the Grand Slams for a greater share of revenue, and the PTPA has filed lawsuits against tennis governing bodies to push for changes. Djokovic concluded by expressing his enthusiasm for the future of tennis and his desire to be part of the transformation of the sport in the coming years.Longevity is one of my biggest motivations. I really want to see how far I can go.
Novak Djokovic
