Novak Djokovic reveals retirement plans ahead of Australian Open

24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic is not planning to retire while he can still compete against the best players on the biggest stages. However, the Serbian tennis star admitted that he is contemplating how he wants to end his career. As he gears up for another Australian Open campaign, the Serbian superstar has made it clear that he is still driven to compete at the highest level.

Djokovic will face wildcard Nishesh Basavareddy in the opening round of the 2025 Australian Open on Sunday, January 12, with Andy Murray joining his team as a coach. The Melbourne major has been Djokovic's most successful Grand Slam, and another title would extend his record haul there to 11 trophies, solidifying his dominance far beyond his closest competitors, including Roger Federer.

With an astonishing 24 Grand Slam titles to his name, Djokovic has achieved a level of success unmatched by any active player. Rising star Carlos Alcaraz, for instance, still trails by 20 major titles. Reflecting on his legacy, Djokovic recently told GQ, "If you solely look at it from the perspective of completing achievements and the game itself? Then, yeah, I mean, I guess [I have beaten the sport]."