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Boris Becker: Djokovic is staying! Rumors of resignation are absurd!
Boris Becker defends Novak Djokovic against retirement rumors and emphasizes his importance for tennis in 2025.
Boris Becker: Djokovic is staying! Rumors of resignation are absurd!
Rumors of Novak Djokovic's retirement are causing discussions in the tennis universe. Former coach Boris Becker strongly opposes these speculations and says Djokovic continues to play a central role in tennis. “Who are we to decide when Novak should quit?” he asks rhetorically, reinforcing the need to see the Serb continue to compete. This season, despite the challenges, Djokovic has been quite competitive, reaching the semifinals in all four Grand Slam tournaments and winning two titles.
In the current situation, Djokovic is being viewed critically on the way to his 25th Grand Slam title. Becker says the 36-year-old may no longer be able to continue winning Grand Slam titles, especially due to intense competition from younger talents such as Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. Djokovic, who is tied with Margaret Court at the top of the all-time list with 24 major titles, completed the last Grand Slam event he won at the 2023 US Open, where he lost to Alcaraz in the semifinals.
Djokovic's fighting spirit remains unbroken
However, Becker emphasizes that Djokovic still has the will to stay at the top despite his age and the difficult competitive conditions. The Serbian has shown strong performances in major tournaments this year and would be ready to take part in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Becker and Djokovic have previously won six Grand Slam titles together from 2014 to 2016, highlighting the significant connection between the player and his coach.
The current dominance of the young players, especially Alcaraz and Sinner, is reflected in the fact that they have shared the last eight Grand Slam titles between them since 2024. Alcaraz has already won six Grand Slam titles this year and Sinner, who is also showing his progress, has four. This presents Djokovic with new challenges in his quest to reach a record 25 Grand Slam titles.
The balance of the Grand Slam titles
Djokovic's successes in recent years are remarkable and represent an important part of tennis history. His most recent successes at Grand Slam tournaments are as follows:
| Year | tournament | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | US Open | winner |
| 2024 | Australian Open | Semifinals |
| 2025 | Australian Open | Semifinals |
This season, Djokovic has reached the semi-finals in the most important tournaments, but has noticed that the competition from newcomers to tennis has increased significantly. It remains to be seen whether Djokovic will be able to achieve his goal and perhaps even add another title that will make him the sole record holder.
The discussions surrounding his future and the challenges he faces raise the question of how much longer we will be able to see one of the greatest players in tennis history compete. Boris Becker remains optimistic and believes tennis can continue to benefit from the presence of an athlete like Djokovic, even if times change.
Cosmo offers further insight into Becker's defense of Djokovic. Additional information about Djokovic's Grand Slam history can also be found at Wikipedia, while Firstpost offers critical perspectives on the topic.