It would be foolish to count Novak Djokovic out of any match, no matter how dire the circumstances or how big the deficit. He’s shown that, over and over again, as recently as his last two wins at the French Open.
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic slipped and fell during the fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Monday, June 3, 2024. FILE - Serbia’s Novak Djokovic receives medical assistance for his right knee during his fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Monday, June 3, 2024.
Year after year, folks wondered when it would unravel for all of them. Because, of course, it had to, either due to declining skills or accumulating injuries or, simply, age. Federer was the first to say goodbye, playing his last match at Wimbledon a month shy of age 40 in 2021 —with a farewell match at the Laver Cup.
Yes, he is 37. No, he hasn’t won a title all season; hasn’t even reached so much as one final. Yes, his unbeaten streak in Australian Open semifinals and finals ended with a loss in the final four to Jannik Sinner in January. No, he still has not decided on a permanent coach to replace Goran Ivanisevic. Yes, Djokovic will relinquish the No.
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