Andy Roddick predicts whether Novak Djokovic will ever win another grand slam again

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Andy Roddick has been offering his prediction for how the rest of Novak Djokovic’s 2024 might play out, after a rockier start than usual.

However, to write him off would prove naive, as a sentiment that the former world number one seeks to outline. That is despite being dumped out of the Australian Open by Jannik Sinner, before an early exit from Indian Wells too.

But whilst he expects him to come back strong sooner or later, does he see him winning any of the elite honours again? We take a closer look…

What Andy Roddick said about Novak Djokovic

Speaking on the Serbian superstar, whilst he was initially quite harsh on him for his conduct during Indian Wells, he inevitably turned to plaudits.

After all, whilst he did come across as somewhat disingenuous in his loss to relative unknown Luca Nardi, few can argue against his phenomenal record.

Roddick noted, speaking on the Served with Andy Roddick podcast: ‘Novak is not supposed to be dominating tennis at 37 years old, the fact that he has is nuts. So all this like’ What’s wrong with him, what’s going on’…

‘He could never win another match again, legacy is entrenched, stone, I personally think he’ll win more, he’ll win more slams, it’s too early for panic.’

Write off Novak Djokovic at your own peril

Many have watched Djokovic endure a lull throughout periods of his sparkling career and started to write him off.

After all, maintaining his level of greatness over such a long period is deemed impossible for most, but not for him.

There is a clear reason why he is regarded as one of, if not the greatest tennis players of all time, with his never-ending trophy cabinet stark proof of that.

Although it has been many years now where we have entered clay court season without Djokovic having won a title, there is a first time for everything.

And it mustn’t be forgotten that the 37-year-old has undertaken a slightly less busy schedule, aiming to manage his body with more intelligence in order to be prepared for the biggest tournaments.

He will be eyeing another Roland-Garros title in an effort to upset Rafael Nadal’s party, before moving onto Wimbledon where he will want to wrangle back his crown from Carlos Alcaraz.

Roddick has also been vocal about his pick for who might dominate the women’s French Open too…

There is still so much promise for his season despite a shakier start than usual, but to discount the 24-time Grand Slam champion would be so foolish.