Novak Djokovic is still considered the favorite to win any tournament he plays. In 2025, he managed to win only a couple of ATP 250 titles while reaching the semifinals of all four Grand Slams. At 38, a big question looms regarding his health and fitness.
Earlier this week, Djokovic officially withdrew from the Adelaide International, which acts as a warm-up event for the Australian Open. Now, tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou has given a positive update regarding the Serb’s participation in the Melbourne and why it shouldn’t be questioned.
“Don’t worry about Novak, he’s going to be ready for the Australian Open. First of all, I understand the people who are getting worried about Novak’s future, considering that he just withdrew from Adelaide, but I don’t think they should. It’s probably the last two years of Novak playing on tour. He’s still seated quite high, so he will have the time during the Australian Open to, you know, raise his level,” said Mouratoglou.
“He’s probably the most serious player of all time, the one that always wants to be the best prepared, always… At his age, it’s even more difficult to win a Grand Slam, of course, because of Sinner Alcaraz, but also because it’s challenging on the physical side. And another reason not to worry about Novak,” he added.
“Last year, he made the semi-final of the four Grand Slams at 30 years old. The last tournament he played was an ATP 250, and he won it. To think that it’s the end. He just doesn’t play the tournament he planned to play before a Grand Slam because he wants to be more ready for it. I take it as a good sign,” concluded Mouratoglou.
