Novak Djokovic, Australian Open
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Novak Djokovic's approach to the looming milestone of 25 Grand Slam titles is refreshingly pragmatic. Despite the weight of expectations, Djokovic emphasizes a focus on his past achievements rather than the pressure of future outcomes.
Australian Associated Press on MSN
Why the chase for the grand slam record is not a burden for Novak Djokovic ahead of Australian Open
After two years stuck one shy of the all-time grand slam titles record, Novak Djokovic believes the Australian Open is as good a place as any to make his greatest piece of history.
A defiant Novak Djokovic is adamant he can still beat any player on his day but at 38 the Serb is no longer focusing on the Grand Slam record, saying he does not need the pressure it brings.
Novak Djokovic can still crack a joke when discussing the Carlos Alcaraz-Jannik Sinner rivalry that for two years has prevented him from becoming the most decorated tennis player ever. "I lost three out of four Slams against either Sinner or Alcaraz,
Novak Djokovic, despite an injury setback before the 2026 Australian Open, dismissed retirement talks, stressing he’s still world No.4 and focused on chasing a record 25th Grand Slam title.
Novak Djokovic aims for another Australian Open title against rising stars Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. Despite age and injuries, Djokovic remains determined to surpass Margaret Court's 24 Grand Slam singles titles.
Novak Djokovic threw his Australian Open hopes into doubt at the start of the month after withdrawing from a warm-up event. The 38-year-old tennis great pulled out of the Adelaide International,
Tennis World on MSN
Novak Djokovic could break other records during the 2026 season
Meanwhile, Djokovic has reached the milestone of 1000 weeks in a row in the Top 50 of the ATP rankings. Notably, the 24-time Grand Slam champion made his first Top 50 entry in June 2006 – when he was 19 years old – and has remained there to this day as a testament to his exceptional longevity.